Rashod Bateman is ready to step into the No. 1 receiving role for the Baltimore Ravens after they traded Marquise Brown to the Arizona Cardinals.

"That's the role that I've always wanted to be in," Bateman said. "I'm excited to take that role."

Bateman's rookie season was delayed by five games due to a groin injury.

He finished the season with 46 catches for 515 yards and one touchdown.