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Giana Han

Giana

Giana Han is a Ravens beat reporter from Howard County. After graduating from Penn State, she was AL.com's Auburn reporter and then the Philadelphia Inquirer's Flyers reporter. In Alabama, she gained experience covering a variety of sports as well as COVID-19, Black Lives Matter and finance. Philadelphia taught her about hockey and rabid sports fans before she returned home to Maryland. Most of her articles are fueled by lattes and are focused on looking at sports through a new lens.

Latest content by Giana Han

Ravens coach John Harbaugh prepares for the kickoff of the season opener Thursday night in Kansas City.
Ravens baffled by rash of penalties on linemen: ‘It’s kinda making me feel like I’m crazy.’
Ronnie Stanley still isn't quite sure why he was singled out.
Offensive linemen Patrick Mekari can play any of the five positions, and the Ravens value that versatility highly.
Patrick Mekari can play everywhere on the line, and the Ravens may need him to
Mekari has become known for his versatility, his ability to step in at any position — and to play well.
The Ravens make their first of nine road trips Thursday to visit Kansas City. Here are recommendations for each of their away games.
Ravens road trip guide: What to see (and eat) if you travel to an away game this year
The Banner turned to local reporters for suggestions on where to eat, where to stay and what to do while you’re in town.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) celebrates after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
Predicting the Ravens’ 2024 season: A deadline deal, a breakout star and a rough ending
It’s foolish to try to predict what the 2024 Ravens will do after a year when they defied so many. Here are 10 guesses anyway.
Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike contemplated using his middle name — the one his family uses — for years, but officially made the switch this week.
Why Ravens star Nnamdi Madubuike finally decided to change his name
Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike contemplated using his middle name — the one his family uses — for years, but officially made the switch this week.
Patrick Queen may have landed with the Steelers and leaned into being on the other side of the Baltimore-Pittsburgh rivalry, but he remains close with Ravens teammates.
Now the ‘villain,’ Patrick Queen reflects on leaving the Ravens for a rival: ‘I was shocked’
Early in his career, Patrick Queen never would have believed he could play for Pittsburgh. Now, he’s settling in — but missing his old teammates.
Lamar Jackson takes a sack against the Los Angeles Rams last season.
Nightmare scenario: 10 reasons the Ravens’ season could be a train wreck
With the Ravens’ season opener against the Chiefs a week away, it’s time to imagine worst-case scenarios.
Baltimore Ravens rookie tackle Roger Rosengarten, center, during work out Saturday, May 4 2024 in Owings Mills, Md.
Eric DeCosta says untested Ravens offensive line may have ‘hiccups’ early in the season
"We’ve had a lot of success developing offensive lines in the past," DeCosta said. "I can give you a bunch of players that we took in the draft or even got off the streets, and they became good players for us.”
Ravens wide receivers Nelson Agholor (15) and Devontez Walker (81) will look to solidify a position group that always faces scrutiny in Baltimore.
Ravens roster analysis: No surprises, but tinkering will continue
The Ravens had few questions coming into camp, and their final cuts provided little drama. Next up: Figuring out whether any players cut by other teams are worth a look.
Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) rehydrates before starting a new drill during the team’s 2024 training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Maryland, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Ravens’ Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, a key part of O-line, returns to practice; 7 players released
Linderbaum first missed practice on Aug. 2 and coach John Harbaugh said it was “a minor soft tissue kind of thing."
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) smiles after blocking a pass attempt during the team’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Friday, August 09, 2024.
Checking in with the Ravens rookies after training camp
With training camp over and roster cuts coming Tuesday, here’s where each member of the draft class stands.
Tylan Wallace scores the Ravens’ touchdown Saturday in their 30-7 preseason loss to the Packers in Green Bay.
Ravens backups’ stock falls across the board in preseason game against Packers
A look at the risers and fallers from a 30-7 loss to Green Bay on Saturday.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson catches a pass during a joint practice with the Packers on Thursday in Wisconsin.
Green Bay Packers expose weak links in Ravens’ starting lineup at joint practice
Here are observations from the Ravens’ only joint practice of the preseason.
Offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten (70) returns to the sidelines during the team’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 9.
Ravens training camp battle tracker: Praise for Roger Rosengarten and Ar’Darius Washington
As Ravens training camp unfolds, The Baltimore Banner will keep track of each positional battle.
Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (17) scrambles during a preseason victory over the Falcons on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Stock report: Josh Johnson rebounds in Ravens-Falcons preseason game
Here are the risers and fallers from a 13-12 preseason win over the Falcons on Saturday.

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