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Jonas Shaffer

Jonas Shaffer joined the staff of The Baltimore Banner in January 2023 as a Ravens beat reporter. He previously covered the team for The Baltimore Sun, where he first served as an editor and general-assignment reporter. He's also worked for The Washington Post and Cape Cod Times. Jonas grew up in Silver Spring and graduated from the University of Maryland. He made it into Sports Illustrated at age 7 after the magazine ran a small wire photo of him, in his soccer gear, next to his mother. ("SOCCER MOMS: The ultimate bench warmers.") His athletic career peaked not long after.

Latest content by Jonas Shaffer

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) stiff arms Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) during a game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely returns to practice, but 2 starters missing on defense

Likely, who’s fifth on the team in receiving yards, missed the Ravens’ win Thursday over the Bengals with a hamstring injury.

Updated Nov 13, 2024

Despite personnel continuity, the Ravens’ defense has taken a clear step back. All eyes, therefore, are on first-year coordinator Zach Orr.

Diagnosing the Ravens’ defensive woes: Does the secondary need a new coverage plan?

As the Ravens look to reverse their fortunes on defense, here are four pressing questions the unit now faces.

Updated Nov 13, 2024

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr, left, and head coach John Harbaugh call plays from the sidelines in a regular season game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

John Harbaugh will ‘consider everything’ to fix Ravens’ struggling pass defense

But Brandon Stephens, who has struggled mightily in coverage this season, will remain at cornerback, Harbaugh said.

Nov 11, 2024

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) celebrates his touchdown with Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during a Thursday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on November 7, 2024. The Baltimore Ravens won, 35-34.

In comeback win vs. Bengals, Lamar Jackson’s Ravens arrive late and still dominate

Ask for a touchdown, and the Ravens will almost certainly deliver. Ask for two, and they will still probably find a way.

Nov 8, 2024

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton on the bench out after spraining his ankle late in the first half Thursday night against the Bengals.

Ravens star Kyle Hamilton suffers sprained ankle against Bengals

Hamilton slipped as he got his feet tangled with Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki and tried to drive forward on a check-down pass.

Updated Nov 8, 2024

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) runs down the field during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.

How Keaton Mitchell’s return can help the Ravens — on offense and special teams

Less than 11 months after suffering a season-ending knee injury, Mitchell is on the verge of his 2024 debut.

Nov 7, 2024

The Bengals’ Joe Burrow passed for 392 yards and five touchdowns against the Ravens last month.

Ravens vs. Bengals: 5 things to watch, including Joe Burrow, Derrick Henry and penalties

A month ago, the Ravens left Cincinnati with a 41-38 overtime win and a sigh of relief. What could happen Thursday night?

Nov 7, 2024

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely, DL Brent Urban ruled out vs. Bengals; Cincinnati could be missing key starters

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is again set to start despite a limited week of practice.

Nov 6, 2024

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass while warming up before the game against the Denver Broncos last Sunday.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice with knee injury but will play vs. Bengals

Last week, before a starring performance in a blowout win Sunday over the Denver Broncos, Jackson missed practice Wednesday and Thursday to rest minor back and knee injuries.

Updated Nov 5, 2024

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leads the offense downfield in a regular season game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

How Lamar Jackson and the Ravens use motion to get their elite offense going

Almost two-thirds of the Ravens’ plays this season have featured some kind of changing picture — a running back doing a U-turn, a tight end re-establishing himself elsewhere on the field, a receiver accelerating at the snap — and for good reason.

Nov 5, 2024