Jonas Shaffer
Ravens reporter
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
How Jacoby Brissett can help the Ravens’ slumping offense — and where he needs help
Jacoby Brissett is not the long-term answer in Baltimore or anywhere else, but he can at least provide the competence the Ravens have lacked in their losing streak.
Analyzing the trade: Ravens send picks to Cardinals for QB Jacoby Brissett
Thursday’s primetime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars showed how badly the 4-5 Ravens need a capable quarterback. Less than 24 hours later, the team believes it has its man.
As the NFL’s trade deadline approaches, can the Ravens even afford to be sellers?
Jesse Minter believes in these Ravens. Does general manager Eric DeCosta?
Ravens vs. Jaguars: 5 things to watch, including Nate Wiggins, Liam Coen and playoff odds
On Tuesday, amid one of the most turbulent stretches in recent team history, defensive lineman Calais Campbell asked Ravens fans for grace.
Reeling from injuries, Ravens close to trade for Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett
Jacoby Brissett, 33, brings experience and veteran savvy to a room that lost star Lamar Jackson (thumb) and backup Tyler Huntley (toe) to potential season-ending injuries in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills.
With QB room hurting, Joe Fagnano will start for Ravens vs. Jaguars; Tyler Loop heads to injured reserve
Ravens quarterback Joe Fagnano, who entered training camp as a long shot to make the team, will start Thursday.
Ravens signing Kedon Slovis off Packers’ practice squad as QB rebuild continues
With their top three options injured, the Ravens added a second quarterback in as many days Tuesday.
Ravens still working through QB injuries — and now one for kicker Tyler Loop
Practice squad kicker Jake Moody will kick Thursday, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said.
A look at the Ravens’ utterly uninspiring options at quarterback
The Ravens need healthy quarterbacks. And they need them quickly.
‘We need to be better’: Ravens’ offensive line struggles in loss to Bills, and the cost is huge
Against a Bills pass rush that entered Sunday ranked second-to-last in the NFL in pressure rate (30%) and 25th in sack rate (4.2%), the Ravens were bullied and bamboozled.
Ravens vs. Bills: 5 things to watch, including Zay Flowers, James Cook and the trade deadline
The Ravens cannot restart their season Sunday at the new Highmark Stadium. But they could reframe it with a win over the Bills.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, returning from ankle injury, on track to start vs. Bills
Lamar Jackson is expected to be listed as a full participant in all three practice sessions this week, coach Jesse Minter said.
Jesse Minter thinks the Ravens are ‘too much of a momentum team.’ Not everyone agrees.
“Right now, we’re too much of a momentum team,” Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Sunday. “We’re riding the wave when it’s good, and we’re riding the wave when it’s bad.”
From offensive penalties to red-zone defense, the Ravens have these 5 flaws to fix
The Ravens have plenty of issues besides quarterback Lamar Jackson’s health. Here are five potentially fatal flaws as they prepare to face the Buffalo Bills.
What to know about Justin Tucker’s return to the NFL and the allegations against him
The longtime Ravens kicker, who was suspended by the NFL following a Banner investigation that revealed 16 massage therapists had accused him of inappropriate conduct, has not played since 2025.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson is full participant in practice, increasing likelihood of return vs. Bills
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain on Oct. 4.
Why do Lamar Jackson’s injuries turn into medical mysteries? There’s a clear diagnosis.
Why there’s so much drama around Lamar Jackson’s pain.
Was Lamar Jackson missing Sunday’s game a ‘shock’ to Ravens? Jesse Minter says not quite.
Coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Wolfson’s tweet had mischaracterized Lamar Jackson’s situation “a little bit,” though he didn’t elaborate.
Dominant in the 1st half. Duds in the 2nd. Good luck figuring out these Ravens.
Inside the 2026 Ravens are two teams. One is a Super Bowl contender. The other is a fiasco.
Ravens vs. Bengals: 5 things to watch, including Marlon Humphrey, Trey Hendrickson and Dexter Lawrence
As the Ravens look to avoid their second-ever 0-2 start in AFC North play, here’s what to watch in their Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
