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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 QB Lamar Jackson still missing at practice after bye, but other starters return
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was still missing at practice Monday as the team returned from its bye.
Updated Oct 20, 2025
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens’ inactive quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field after the Ravens lost 17-3 to the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
As Ravens approach trade deadline, their roster is already set for a needed shake-up
Here’s a look at how the Ravens’ roster could change over the next two weeks, starting with Lamar Jackson's return.
Oct 20, 2025
Everyone connected with the Ravens, from the players to the coaches to the fans, needs to have quarterback Lamar Jackson return from his hamstring injury.
Ravens reset: Analyzing the team’s biggest holes, trade deadline plans and playoff hopes
The bye week is here in Baltimore. What a relief for the 1-5 Ravens.
Oct 16, 2025
The Ravens are hopeful quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, will be available after their bye week.
How Derrick Henry found his zone and rekindled the Ravens’ running game vs. the Rams
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken needed something to crack a tough Los Angeles Rams run defense Sunday. So he went back to what had worked for Derrick Henry in his glory days with the Tennessee Titans.
Oct 15, 2025
Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a gain in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6.
John Harbaugh knows fans are frustrated, but still believes Ravens are ‘going to be great’
John Harbaugh also noted his appreciation for owner Steve Bisciotti, who he said is “turning over every rock” to help the Ravens this season.
Oct 13, 2025
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks off the field after the Ravens lost 17-3 to the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
As Ravens head into bye week, how hot is Zach Orr’s seat? Depends on whom you ask.
“I don’t really have any plans to do that,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of making staff changes.
Oct 13, 2025
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle John Jenkins (94) comes up with the ball after a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the first quarter as the Ravens host the Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson suffers broken foot vs. Rams
Both teams are dealing with significant injuries.
Updated Oct 12, 2025
Rams Safety Quentin Lake, bottom left, tackles Ravens running back Derrick Henry, center, during the first quarter of the Ravens vs Rams football game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 12, 2025.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ruled out vs. Rams, but reinforcements coming on defense
Lamar Jackson left the Ravens’ Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and hasn’t practiced since.
Updated Oct 10, 2025
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sits on the bench during the Week 5 game against the Houston Texans.
Ravens vs. Rams: 5 things to watch, including Derrick Henry, Puka Nacua and the weather
“We are not upholding the standard right now, so we deserve all the criticism,” Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman said Wednesday. Can they turn things around against the Rams?
Oct 10, 2025
Ravens running back Derrick Henry is averaging 63.4 yards per game this season.
The Ravens and Rams wanted fearsome, frugal pass rushes. Only one defense is delivering.
“It has to be better,” coach John Harbaugh said Monday of the Ravens’ pass rush, which ranks tied for 29th in the NFL with six sacks.
Oct 10, 2025
Ravens inside linebacker Tavius Robinson, shown on a special teams play, has two sacks this season but struggles to affect the pocket.
Kyle Hamilton and Ronnie Stanley return to Ravens practice, but Lamar Jackson still sidelined
Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced since leaving the Ravens’ Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a hamstring injury.
Updated Oct 9, 2025
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025 - Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton reacts from the sideline in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Ravens winners and losers: Where Kyle Hamilton, pass rush stand after Odafe Oweh trade
Here are the winners and losers after a busy day for Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, who traded away Odafe Oweh in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman.
Oct 8, 2025
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton reacts during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on September 14.
Ravens trade Odafe Oweh to Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman, shaking up defense
Oweh had no sacks through five games for the Ravens and was getting a career-low 45% of the team’s defensive snaps.
Updated Oct 7, 2025
Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) walks the sidelines in the fourth quarter of a game against the Houston Texans.
Ravens signing polarizing safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to practice squad
The Ravens will be the third stop for C.J. Gardner-Johnson, 27, over the past seven months.
Updated Oct 7, 2025
C.J. Gardner-Johnson won the Super Bowl with the Eagles but was traded to the Texans and later cut after a spell of poor play.
As Lamar Jackson recovers, Ravens expected to be ‘in a little better shape’ vs. Rams
John Harbaugh said the Ravens would know more about the potential availability of injured players later this week.
Oct 6, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) sits with teammates in the fourth quarter of a game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.
After a blowout loss to Texans, what do the Ravens have to fix? Pretty much everything.
After one of the worst afternoons in Ravens history ended with a 44-10 loss to Houston, there’s a lot to account for.
Oct 6, 2025
Texans defenders sandwich Ravens tight end Mark Andrews on Sunday during Houston’s 44-10 victory.
Ravens’ Ronnie Stanley, Kyle Hamilton will miss game vs. Texans
The Ravens will be without seven Pro Bowl players in a potentially must-win game.
Oct 5, 2025
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025 - Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton reacts from the sideline in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Former Ravens lineman Arthur Jones, member of Super Bowl-winning team, dies at 39
“We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones’ sudden passing,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement Friday. 
Updated Oct 3, 2025
Arthur Jones heads to the locker room at halftime of the Ravens’ Super Bowl XLVII victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
With Lamar Jackson out, Cooper Rush gives Ravens a backup QB who’s ‘been here before’
“They all feel like must-wins,” Ravens backup QB Cooper Rush said Friday of facing Houston. “I mean, it doesn’t feel any different."
Updated Oct 3, 2025
Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush has thrown 20 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions in 40 NFL games.
Ravens vs. Texans: 5 things to watch, including Cooper Rush, Keaton Mitchell and pass rush games
As the Ravens and Texans try to shake off their early-season disappointments, here’s what to watch in the teams’ Week 5 matchup.
Oct 3, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell eludes several Indianapolis Colts defenders in the first quarter of a game in August.
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