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Jonas Shaffer

Jonas

Jonas Shaffer joined 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 the 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.

The latest from Jonas Shaffer

Wizards hosting NBA draft party for top pick, court dedication for John Wall in D.C. next week
The Washington Wizards will host an NBA draft party next Tuesday night for fans, the team announced, part of a week of community events celebrating the franchise’s past and present.
Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Wizards had won the first pick in the draft lottery on May 10.
Projecting the Ravens’ 53-man roster: After mandatory minicamp, who’s in and who’s out?
As the NFL settles into its summer break, here’s a look at how the Baltimore Ravens could set their initial 53-man roster.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter takes questions from reporters following practice in May.
Ravens practice report: Lamar Jackson eager to be ‘challenged’ as mandatory minicamp wraps up
“I’m being challenged right now,” Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said at mandatory minicamp Wednesday. “It’s a new system [with] a lot of terminology within this system."
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) works out during the team's NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md.
Ravens practice report: Mandatory minicamp opens with starters missing — and a sharp Lamar Jackson
The Ravens’ first day of mandatory minicamp was supposed to be the best preview yet of their 2026 roster.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs through drills during the Ravens’ second OTA last month.
Ravens mandatory minicamp preview: 5 questions to follow before summer break
With Ravens players returning to Owings Mills for this week’s mandatory minicamp, here are five questions that could be answered as the team heads into its summer hiatus.
Defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who will turn 40 before the season starts, could be embarking on his last chance to win the Super Bowl.
Ravens practice report: Keondre Jackson impresses, young pass rushers flash
Keondre Jackson was the star of the Ravens’ third open practice of organized team activities, outshining even Lamar Jackson in the afternoon session.
Baltimore Ravens safety Keondre Jackson celebrates a tackle in a game against the Chicago Bears in Baltimore in 2025.
Ravens OTAs takeaways: Lamar’s new offense, fixing the pass rush and more from the coordinators
“He got the same mentality as us,” wide receiver Zay Flowers said of new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. “Like, he ain’t playing, but he a dog, though. You can just get that vibe from him.”
Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver speaks to reporters during a February press conference.
Ravens practice report: Nnamdi Madubuike ‘trending in a great direction’ in rehab
Nnamdi Madubuike is out of sight during the Ravens’ open organized team activities. But the Pro Bowl defensive lineman is almost never out of mind.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter takes questions from reporters following organized team activities Wednesday.
Extension update, new Ravens staff, 2025 injuries: 5 things we learned from Lamar Jackson
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back in action Tuesday, participating in his first practice of organized team activities. On Wednesday, he was at the microphone.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs through drills during the Ravens’ second OTA.
Ravens practice report: Injury scare, interception and medicine balls highlight OTAs
Derrick Henry hasn’t missed a game in his two Pro Bowl seasons with the Ravens. But a collision near the line of scrimmage Tuesday cast a pall, if briefly, over his 2026.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (5) hands the ball off to running back Derrick Henry (22) during organized team activities Tuesday.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing at OTAs, expected back ‘soon’
Jackson drew scrutiny for missing practices during the Ravens’ voluntary OTAs under former coach John Harbaugh. He forfeited a combined $1.5 million in bonuses from the 2024 and 2025 offseasons.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes questions from the media following training camp practice last August.
How different are the Ravens after a seismic offseason? Answers are coming as OTAs kick off.
The boldest, busiest and biggest Ravens offseason in almost two decades will start to look more normal this week, when organized team activities start in Owings Mills.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter watches as his team warms up during rookie minicamp practice in early May.
2026 Ravens schedule: Predictions and analysis for every game
Here are Ravens beat reporters Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han’s predictions for the 2026 season.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles against the Patriots in December.
Ravens’ 2026 schedule: Ranking the 17 games from easiest (Browns) to hardest (Bills)
With less than four months until the season opener, here’s how the Baltimore Ravens’ schedule stacks up, with games ranked from least to most difficult.
Former Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown against the Bengals last year.
Ravens mock 2026 schedule: How many primetime games will Lamar Jackson, Jesse Minter get?
Ahead of the NFL’s schedule release Thursday night, here’s a reasonable wish list for the Ravens’ 2026 calendar.
The Baltimore Ravens defense prevents Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) from rushing for a touchdown in a divisional round playoff game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
At Ravens rookie minicamp, Diego Pavia looks to ‘make his mark’; Jesse Minter ‘stoked’ for new signing
“He’s had some experiences that are learning experiences that he could learn from and be better from,” Ravens coach Jesse Minter said of the polarizing Diego Pavia, who starred at Vanderbilt last year.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter watches as players warm up during rookie minicamp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on Saturday.
Former Ravens DL Calais Campbell returning to Baltimore on 1-year deal
Calais Campbell, a six-time Pro Bowl selection who played in Baltimore from 2020 to 2022, should bolster a Ravens defensive line that was set to enter the summer with some uncertainty.
Former Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell celebrates following the team’s Week 2 win against the Carolina Panthers.
From Vega Ioane to Evan Beerntsen, here’s what makes the Ravens’ draft class special
There was plenty to like from the Ravens’ 11-man draft class. Here’s a look at what makes each player stand out, from pass protection ability to penalty-drawing prowess.
Ravens first-round pick Vega Ioane had a blown-block rate of 0.7% on drop-backs last year at Penn State, according to Sports Info Solutions.
Heisman Trophy finalist Diego Pavia will sign with Ravens after going undrafted
Former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia had initially accepted an invitation to the Ravens’ rookie minicamp, which will be held Saturday, but he was set to officially join the team’s rookie class Tuesday.
Diego Pavia of Vanderbilt, shown in the the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida, finished second in Heisman Trophy voting last season.
Ravens draft superlatives: Safest pick, biggest roster hole, best nickname and more
The Ravens started the NFL draft Thursday night in perhaps the most predictable of ways. But, over the next two days and 10 picks, the front office both impressed and confused.
Elijah Sarratt of the Indiana Hoosiers speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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