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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 quarterback Lamar Jackson greets Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen after their game at M&T Bank Stadium last season.
Ravens vs. Bills: 5 things to watch, including Lamar Jackson’s blitz beaters, Trenton Simpson and more
The Ravens’ season opener is many things to many people. Unless, maybe, you’re Lamar Jackson.
Cornerback Jaire Alexander is a two-time Pro Bowler who’s projected to have a significant role in the Ravens secondary.
Ravens CB Jaire Alexander ready to play vs. Bills; 2 key offensive pieces ruled out
“Very excited,” Alexander said after practice Friday. “My face may not show it, but that is the truth."
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson signs autographs for young fans following practice at Ravens Training Camp.
Lamar Jackson once had to carry the Ravens. Now his job is much different — and all about diplomacy.
“Lamar is so good and has been so good … that you just can’t go and complain about the things that he’s doing,” analyst Kurt Warner said.
Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard has been out with a calf injury since Aug. 14.
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely, FB Patrick Ricard unlikely to play vs. Bills after missing practice
Likely hasn’t practiced since suffering a foot fracture in late July. Ricard hasn’t practiced since Aug. 14 because of a calf injury.
Tight end Mark Andrews said he’s ready for Sunday’s rematch in Buffalo.
Mark Andrews isn’t looking back at Ravens’ playoff loss to Bills: ‘I’m a pro’
Andrews said he’s rewatched the Ravens’ loss to the Bills ahead of their return trip Sunday to Highmark Stadium.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson produced more than 5,000 yards of total offense and 41 touchdown passes last season but somehow did not win MVP.
What will the Ravens do in 2025? Here are 10 bold predictions.
Last year was full of surprises. What will 2025 have in store for the Ravens?
Ravens coach John Harbaugh answers questions after the team’s practice on July 24.
What could go wrong? 10 reasons the Ravens’ Super Bowl hopes are in trouble.
With the Ravens’ season opener against Buffalo fast approaching, here's a look at why this season could turn into a massive disappointment.
Lamar Jackson had the league’s highest touchdown rate and second-lowest interception rate in 2024, and he was an elite runner.
Is this the year? 10 reasons the Ravens can (finally) win the Super Bowl.
“We’re not trying to wait anymore,” safety Kyle Hamilton said of the Ravens’ championship aspirations.
Safety Kyle Hamilton completes a drill during practice on Aug. 19.
Ravens sign Kyle Hamilton to 4-year extension, rewarding ‘unicorn’ safety with historic deal
In 48 games, 36 of them starts, Hamilton has recorded 250 combined tackles, seven sacks and five interceptions.
Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) wraps up wide receiver Anthony Gould (6) in the Ravens' preseason game against the Colts on Aug. 7.
Ravens release 53-man roster; Jalyn Armour-Davis is surprise cut
Armour-Davis was versatile and reliable throughout training camp, missing only a handful of practices.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh takes questions from reporters following the team’s practice on Aug. 19.
We have the Ravens’ 53-man roster. How will the Week 1 depth chart look?
Here’s a projected depth chart for each position, from quarterback to long snapper.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Keyon Martin (38) celebrates after intercepting a pass and running it back for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Landover, Md.
As cuts loom, Ravens still have questions — but their answers are enviable
Tuesday will bring bad news for much of the Ravens’ 90-man roster, which will be trimmed to 53 players by 4 p.m.
Rasheen Ali runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Ravens’ 30-3 preseason win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday in Landover.
Ravens roster projection: Will Rasheen Ali and Beau Brade make the final cut?
Who will seize the team’s last few open jobs? Here’s a look at how the Ravens could set their initial roster.
Ravens' Corey Bullock (67) has earned high marks from coaches and teammates alike.
How 12 Ravens on the roster bubble can make the final cut
On Tuesday, the Ravens will finalize their initial 53-man roster. Only a handful of spots are up for grabs.
Lamar Jackson did not come out to practice with the Ravens on Thursday after leaving Wednesday's session early.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ‘going to be good’ after injury scare at practice
“It was a big relief,” John Harbaugh said. “I told the guys, I said, ‘Prayers do get answered,’ because I was praying."
Quarterback Lamar Jackson throws to wide receiver Zay Flowers during practice Tuesday.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson leaves practice early after getting stepped on but is ‘fine’
Jackson has been healthy for the entirety of training camp, missing only one practice Aug. 4 for preplanned personal reasons.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass during the team’s training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Ravens training camp highlights: Lamar Jackson, passing game look outside the numbers in practice
Here’s a look at the highlights from the Ravens’ padded practice Tuesday.
The Ravens began training camp in July in Owings Mills, and it features a handful of key positional competitions.
Ravens training camp battle tracker: Adisa Isaac suffers elbow injury in win vs. Cowboys
As camp unfolds, The Baltimore Banner will keep track of each prominent positional battle. Here’s where things stand.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh takes questions from the media following practice on Aug. 5.
Ravens training camp highlights: Why John Harbaugh isn’t concerned about the secondary
The Ravens were missing three of their projected top six cornerbacks Monday, but they should be back by Week 1.
Emery Jones Jr. speaks to the media during the 2025 NFL scouting combine in March.
Ravens rookie OL Emery Jones Jr. will miss start of season; OLB Adisa Isaac to undergo surgery
Jones’ injury should open a spot on the Ravens' initial 53-man roster for another offensive lineman.
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