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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.

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New Giants coach John Harbaugh is looking to Baltimore to fill his staff, plus more takeaways

New Giants head coach John Harbaugh played all the hits at his introductory news conference Tuesday. Here’s what resonated in Baltimore.

Jan 20, 2026

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh poses for a photo after being introduced during a news conference Tuesday.

A list of coaches the Ravens are interviewing to replace John Harbaugh

The Banner will keep track of the movement of the team’s search, providing key information about each candidate and updating this list with each reported interview.

Updated Jan 20, 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile walks the field before a game against the New York Jets on Dec. 14, 2025.

Retread, coordinator or hot-shot assistant? Here’s where Ravens could look in coaching search.

As the Ravens head into the homestretch of their head coaching search, team officials have cast a wide net.

Jan 19, 2026

Robert Saleh has gotten a lot out of his defenses with the Jets and the 49ers.

Now that John Harbaugh has the Giants’ job, will he follow Andy Reid — or Pete Carroll?

Harbaugh won’t have any Super Bowl expectations in his first year as the Giants’ head coach. But comparisons to the Chiefs’ Reid will be unavoidable.

Updated Jan 18, 2026

Giants ownership announced the hiring of John Harbaugh as head coach Saturday.

Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike’s future remains murky 4 months after neck injury

“I think Madubuike’s part of the reason Kyle Van Noy went from 10.5, 12 sacks to two,” owner Steve Bisciotti said. “I think it was a domino effect. I think it was a trickle effect."

Jan 15, 2026

The Ravens’ Nnamdi Madubuike hits Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew, drawing a penalty, during a game in 2024.

6 takeaways from Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti’s fascinating press conference

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti fiercely defended John Harbaugh — and his decision to fire him.

Updated Jan 13, 2026

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta fist bump each other as they take questions from reporters on Tuesday.

Ravens reset: Breaking down what Steve Bisciotti should prioritize in his coaching search

As the Ravens’ coaching search unfolds, here’s what Banner reporters think Steve Bisciotti should look for in John Harbaugh's replacement.

Jan 12, 2026

Owner Steve Bisciotti, left, is scheduled to talk to the media about the head coaching search Tuesday.

Kyle Hamilton among 3 Ravens players named All-Pro

Safety Kyle Hamilton, punter Jordan Stout and fullback Patrick Ricard were named to The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team, it was announced Saturday.

Jan 10, 2026

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) received 46 of 50 first-place votes for the All-Pro team.

Young head coaches are taking over the NFL. Will the Ravens follow the youth movement?

As the Ravens seek a replacement for the 63-year-old John Harbaugh, age might not just be a number. It could be a key criterion for owner Steve Bisciotti.

Jan 9, 2026

Todd Monken says he ‘never had an issue’ with Lamar Jackson, hints that he’s leaving Ravens

Monken made his first public comments since the Ravens’ loss Sunday to the Pittsburgh Steelers and coach John Harbaugh’s firing two days later.

Jan 9, 2026

Thursday, July 31, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken takes questions from reporters following practice at Ravens training camp.

From the Rooney Rule to interview windows, here’s how the Ravens’ coaching search will unfold

Here’s a look at the NFL rules and guidelines that will shape the Ravens’ coaching search in the days and weeks to come.

Jan 8, 2026

Baltimore Ravens players sit on the bench, while many fans have already left early in the fourth quarter of a game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

Who will replace John Harbaugh as Ravens coach? Here are 12 potential candidates.

Steve Bisciotti made his fortune in staffing and recruiting. Now the Ravens owner has one of the NFL’s most attractive job openings in recent memory.

Jan 7, 2026

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh takes the field during warmups as the Ravens prepare to play the Steelers on Sunday.

Ravens fire coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons

In his own statement released by the team, Harbaugh said he was obviously disappointed by the decision, but he also had “GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION” for the Ravens organization.

Updated Jan 6, 2026

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks back to the locker room after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Ravens’ season is over. What happens now with their key free agents?

Here’s what some of the Ravens' notable pending free agents said as they scattered for an offseason starting sooner than they could’ve expected.

Jan 6, 2026

Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar is interviewed in a media scrum during the team’s locker room clean-out at the Under Armour Performance Center on Monday.

Autopsy of a lost season: What’s wrong with the Ravens?

Maybe the real question is: Who will take the fall?

Jan 5, 2026

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh expresses frustration with a referee in the fourth quarter. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.

The 5 biggest questions facing the Ravens this offseason

Big decisions will need to be made over the coming weeks — starting with one on the head coach who just completed his 18th season.

Jan 5, 2026

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr and head coach John Harbaugh watch as the Ravens defense struggles to stop the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 26-24 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.

The Ravens have the No. 14 pick in the 2026 draft. Who should they pick?

The Ravens’ NFL draft preparation will have to start earlier than expected.

Jan 5, 2026

Keldric Faulk of Auburn could help the Ravens on the edge after they had one of the league’s worst pressure rates this season.

Ravens’ 2026 schedule features 6 playoff teams, including visit by Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers

The Bills’ Josh Allen, Chargers’ Justin Herbert, Bengals’ Joe Burrow, Texans’ C.J. Stroud and Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence headline the quarterbacks on the Ravens’ schedule.

Jan 5, 2026