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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.

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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.
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, aka Waffle House, inadvertently gave himself the best nickname among Ravens draftees.
Can the ‘unique’ and polarizing Ja’Kobi Lane change the Ravens’ WR room?
Ja’Kobi Lane, taken in the third round at No. 80 overall, is the Ravens’ latest investment in uncovering one of football’s rarest assets.
Ja'Kobi Lane of the USC Trojans speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Players the Ravens could target in the second and third rounds of the NFL draft
Ten prospects the Ravens could target on Friday, grouped by where they fall on Wide Left’s consensus big board.
A general view of the draft tent is seen during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Looking for another ‘dominant’ line, Ravens draft guard Vega Ioane with top pick
The Ravens picked the player everyone expected them to, but it wasn’t an easy choice after an unexpected edge rusher fell.
The Ravens passed up a promising pass rusher to select Vega Ioane, a guard from Penn State.
Ravens picking up fifth-year option on Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers
Zay Flowers has made himself a prime extension candidate with his first three years in Baltimore.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers runs in the end zone for a touchdown in the team's Week 18 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL draft primer: Whom the Ravens should pick — and how it could all go wrong
The NFL draft is expected to be unpredictable. The Ravens could add to the chaos. Here’s what reporters Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han and columnist Kyle Goon expect from a pivotal weekend.
People rehearse ahead of the NFL football draft, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
NFL mock draft: Ravens find protection for Lamar Jackson in trade-filled first round
With an unpredictable first round set to kick off in Pittsburgh, here’s a look at what the Ravens and the rest of the NFL could do in the draft Thursday night.
Penn State guard Vega Ioane is a sensible pick for the Ravens with the 14th selection in the first round.
How Lamar Jackson’s contract talks could reshape Baltimore’s draft strategy
It’s always wise to secure the future at the NFL’s prime position.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is going to increase exponentially.
The ‘secret sauce’ in the Ravens’ draft? A model that tries to predict the future.
In Baltimore, the Ravens’ predictive draft model seems to loom almost as large as their draft board itself.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions from reporters during a news conference on March 11.
Why Rueben Bain, Spencer Fano fit the Ravens’ draft strategy — and why Makai Lemon might not
Only a handful of prospects have been linked to the Ravens’ No. 14 overall pick in the NFL draft. But not all of them could be good fits.
Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain checks the boxes when it comes to the Ravens’ criteria for a No. 1 draft pick.
‘Stayed true to the brand’: 5 experts rate the Ravens’ new uniforms
“On first glance, the update to the Baltimore Ravens uniforms feels pretty subtle. It’s not a drastic overhaul, and that’s honestly a good thing,” one sports uniform guru said.
Ravens players Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, Justice Hill, and Trey Hendrickson model the four newly designed uniform styles on stage during an event at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Thursday.
Ravens unveil new uniforms featuring ‘midnight purple’ and feather designs
“From the outset, our objective was clear: evolve a uniform that has become iconic, and only move forward if we could truly make it better,” Ravens senior vice president of marketing Brad Downs said in a statement.
Ravens fans watch as the new uniforms are revealed during an event at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Thursday.
‘We’re not doing the old broadcast’: After MASN split, Nationals games look and sound different
Nationals broadcasters and officials say the partnership with MLB Local Media has helped lift Nationals.TV to levels that were out of reach under MASN.
Alexa Datt, James Wood
How will the condition of their roster affect the Ravens’ approach to the draft?
Here are three takeaways from the team’s predraft news conference with coach Jesse Minter and DeCosta.
General manager Eric DeCosta has stuck to the strategy of picking the best available player at every opportunity in the draft.
Former Ravens CB Jaire Alexander opens up on struggles in Baltimore: ‘I felt it slipping away’
“As much as I loved Baltimore, I didn’t love the position I was in,” former Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander wrote in a social media post.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) jogs to the next drill during the team’s training camp at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Washington Commanders unveil retro-style uniforms for 2026 season
The uniforms call back to the team’s glory days, when it won three Super Bowl titles (XVII, XXII and XXVI) in the 1980s and early ’90s and was known as the Redskins.
The two helmets the Washington Commanders will wear during the 2026 season.
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