Anquan Boldin has said that he was shocked to hear he had been traded to the San Francisco 49ers earlier this week.
The Baltimore Ravens swapped the wide receiver for a draft pick from the 49ers ahead of the free agency period.
The 32-year-old told ESPN: "You know, for me, it was an initial shock because I had no clue that I was going to be traded.
"It was shocking at first, but I mean it, for me it is also a good thing. When I look at the organisation and what they're about, and as a football team, the talent that they have, I think it's good, a good place for me to be."
Boldin, who was flying to Africa to do charity work, learnt of the trade after receiving a congratulatory text when his flight landed.
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Sian Cowper
Sian Cowper
