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Jonas Shaffer

Jonas

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.

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Ravens’ Lamar Jackson misses walk-through practice with toe injury
Asked after Monday’s practice how Jackson was feeling, coach John Harbaugh told reporters: “He’s good. He’s good.”
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs for a short gain under pressure in the second quarter of the team’s 23-10 win over the New York Jets.
Dominant? Not quite. But the Ravens’ 5-game winning streak shouldn’t be overlooked.
The Ravens’ 23-10 win Sunday over the New York Jets was another object lesson in the power of being just good enough.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry scores one of his two third-quarter touchdowns Sunday in a 23-10 win over the Jets.
Ravens rookie OL Emery Jones Jr. active for first time in NFL career, continuing ramp-up
Ravens rookie offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. was activated for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, taking another step toward making his NFL debut.
Offensive tackle Emery Jones Jr. warms up before the Ravens host the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson cleared to play vs. Jets; Rashod Bateman ruled out again
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who missed practice Wednesday with an ankle injury, is set to play Sunday against the New York Jets.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not receive a game designation Friday on the team’s injury report.
Ravens vs. Jets: 5 things to watch, including Brandon Stephens, takeaways and the AFC North race
For the first time in a long while, the Ravens are expected to end Week 12 atop the AFC North.
Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens in action during a preseason game between New York Jets and New York Giants on Aug. 16.
Can Lamar Jackson return to MVP form? Our Ravens experts break down the key questions.
Here’s what Banner reporters make of the Ravens’ season as the team heads into Week 12 with a four-game winning streak.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs wide for a 13-yard gain against the Detroit Lions in September.
Samuel L. Jackson admits (OK, jokes) that Lamar Jackson is his ‘bastard son’
During an appearance this week on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Samuel L. Jackson said that while he’s an Atlanta Falcons fan, he cheers the most for the Ravens. Why?
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) speaks with teammates on the sidelines during the team’s Week 8 game against the Chicago Bears.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson misses another Wednesday practice, this time with ankle injury
Last Wednesday, Jackson was dealing with knee soreness and missed practice.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles during the first quarter against the Browns on Sunday.
Ravens film study: Why is the red-zone offense struggling? Start with the offensive line.
A year after leading the NFL in red-zone touchdown rate, the Ravens have scored on just 47.2% of their drives inside the opponent’s 20 this season, the league's fifth-worst rate.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Mark Andrews’ ‘Hurricane’ run stunned the Browns — and the Ravens: ‘I’ve never seen that’
On an afternoon of ugly football, the Ravens saved a moment of brilliance for just the right moment: a 35-yard touchdown run for Mark Andrews.
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews outruns a diving attempted tackle by Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger to score the winning touchdown Sunday in Cleveland.
Ravens TE Mark Andrews sets franchise record for receiving yards
Ravens tight end Mark Andrew has another piece of franchise history.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) runs the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Ravens’ Rashod Bateman, Justice Hill ruled out vs. Browns; Mike Green is questionable
Rookie outside linebacker Mike Green’s availability is in question. An ankle injury limited him in practice Thursday, and he was missing at practice Friday.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) short of a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis.
Ravens vs. Browns: 5 things to watch, including Lamar Jackson vs. blitz, Derrick Henry and special teams
With a win Sunday over Cleveland, the Ravens would return to .500 for the first time since Week 2 and fortify their standing in the AFC North.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks for a target downfield against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson misses practice with new injury but ‘should be OK’
Quarterback Lamar Jackson was missing at the start of practice Wednesday as the Ravens began preparation for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis.
Ravens film study: How their defense shut down star Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson
In a 27-19 win Sunday, the Ravens held Justin Jefferson to a season-low 37 yards on four catches despite a season-high 12 targets.
Ravens cornerback Chidobe Awuzie breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson during the fourth quarter.
John Harbaugh almost got emotional after a win vs. the Vikings. The Ravens know why.
The Ravens still have a ways to go. But look at how far they’ve come in just under a month’s time, from 1-5 to 4-5.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the fourth quarter in the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Ravens’ Rashod Bateman fined for ‘verbal abuse’ of official; Carl Lawson won’t make debut
Bateman vented his frustration over an apparent no-call after an incomplete third-down pass in the Ravens’ win over the Miami Dolphins last week.
Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman was fined $25,154 by the NFL on Saturday.
Ravens have no injury concerns vs. Vikings; new pass rushers set to make debut
The Ravens are 3-5, but their active roster is in good shape as they head into Week 10.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) celebrates next to Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. (11) after a 39-yard reception for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Ravens vs. Vikings: 5 things to watch, including Lamar Jackson’s scrambles, Andrew Van Ginkel and more
From Lamar Jackson’s scrambling ability to Andrew Van Ginkel’s underrated versatility, here’s what to watch in the Ravens’ Week 10 game against the Vikings.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs for a 13-yard gain in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions in Week 3.
An older, wiser Lamar Jackson faces the blitz caller who broke him
Four years after Brian Flores baffled Lamar Jackson and the Ravens with “Cover 0” looks, Jackson has turned into one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks against the blitz. They’ll meet again Sunday.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is sacked by Miami Dolphins linebacker Elandon Roberts in November 2021.
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