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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 Q&A: Devontez Walker on his rookie year, lessons from DeAndre Hopkins and plans with Lamar Jackson
“If you know what to do, they’ll feel way more comfortable putting you out there. And I kind of saw that midyear last year,” Walker said.
Devontez Walker caught only one pass last season, but it went for a 21-yard touchdown.
Ravens assistant coach stands up for Zach Orr and appears to downplay contributions of Dean Pees
“I know last year, a lot of people ... were saying, ‘Well, this guy came in and helped.’ No, no. Zach Orr did it," Ravens pass rush coach Chuck Smith said.
Pass rush coach Chuck Smith defended Ravens coordinator Zach Orr on Wednesday.
‘Let them fight it out’: Ravens want to find a starter before season at left guard
“I believe in a starter,” George Warhop said of the Ravens’ plans at left guard, where Andrew Vorhees remains the favorite.
Guard Andrew Vorhees takes questions from reporters following the Ravens’ organized team activities Tuesday.
Ravens OTAs: Defensive lineman Travis Jones embracing discomfort as he looks to fill Michael Pierce’s ‘big shoes’
“I’m trying to be more vocal, trying to help guys with little details, technique and stuff, just little things like that,” Jones said. “I got to get used to doing the uncomfortable things like speaking up more.”
Defensive lineman Travis Jones walks onto the practice field during the team’s organized team activities on June 3.
Ravens OTAs: Keaton Mitchell hits a new gear in practice, and John Harbaugh comments on Lamar Jackson’s absence
After a disappointing 2024, Mitchell is getting back up to speed during organized team activities.
Running back Keaton Mitchell played only five games in 2024, rushing 15 times for 30 yards.
Ravens OTAs: Chuck Pagano has ‘deep, detailed’ answers upon return to coaching staff
“He had an answer for every single one of those guys,” defensive coordinator Zach Orr recalled Thursday, after the Ravens’ third open practice of organized team activities.
Ravens senior secondary coach Chuck Pagano’s last job was Chicago Bears defensive coordinator in 2020.
Ravens WR Zay Flowers focused on ‘real football,’ not flag football in Olympics; rookie Tyler Loop is on target early
“I’m just here to play tackle football. I ain’t really worried about going to the Olympics,” Flowers said.
Wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) takes questions from reporters following the organized team activities Tuesday.
How Odafe Oweh can add a new dimension to the Ravens’ pass rush — and power his way to a lucrative deal
Until this offseason, Odafe Oweh thought he had to choose between speed and power. He wanted speed.
Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh had 10 sacks last season and has 23 in his career.
Ravens practice report: Veterans turn up for voluntary OTAs
The Ravens had power in numbers, apparently driven to work by their latest playoff heartbreak.
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews pauses between drills Wednesday during organized team activities in Owings Mills.
Ravens will ‘probably’ hold joint practices with Colts, Commanders in August
“We’ve just got to get the details worked out, but those are the ones we’re trying to set up right now,” coach John Harbaugh said.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh, left, watches the team’s first organized team activity session of the year Wednesday.
QB Lamar Jackson participates in first open practice of Ravens OTAs
Jackson missed the majority of the Ravens’ OTAs last offseason and lost a $750,000 workout bonus.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, right, smiles as he throws a pass during organized team activities at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday.
Maryland’s John Tillman has set ‘the standard’ in men’s lacrosse. All he needed was a chance.
As the Terps prepare for their Final Four matchup with Syracuse, Tillman has become synonymous with the sport’s championship weekend.
John Tillman, shown here after winning his first national title with the Terps in 2017, returns to Foxborough in search of his third national championship this weekend.
Maryland men’s basketball returning to Baltimore for season opener, will play Coppin State
Buzz Williams isn’t waiting long to take the Terps back to Baltimore.
Buzz Williams, center, will coach his first regular-season game for Maryland in Baltimore against Coppin State.
In ‘rock fight,’ No. 2 Maryland men’s lacrosse beats Georgetown 9-6 to advance to Final Four
Maryland will face sixth-seeded Syracuse on Saturday in the semifinals at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 27: Logan McNaney #30 of the Maryland Terrapins walks off the field after the NCAA Division I Mens Lacrosse Championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lincoln Financial Field on May 27, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Maryland Terrapins 15-5.
Ravens address defensive line depth, agree to terms with nose tackle John Jenkins
Jenkins finished third on the Raiders last year with 21 run stops, according to PFF.
Nose tackle John Jenkins, formerly of the Las Vegas Raiders, joined the Ravens on a one-year contract.
He committed to Maryland lacrosse in 8th grade. Now he’s growing into a star.
Maryland native Eric Spanos is the leading scorer for a Terps team that’s a win away from another Final Four.
Maryland men's lacrosse attackman Eric Spanos
Maryland hires Braves executive Jim Smith as athletic director, looking for new voice in ‘rapidly’ changing era
Smith comes to College Park with a reputation for revenue generation at a time when the Terps' spending power has come under scrutiny.
Testudo, the University of Maryland mascot, pumps up the crowd at the XFINITY Center.
2025 Ravens schedule: Predictions and analysis for every game
Here’s how reporters Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han predict each game will go.
The Ravens will play both of their games against the Cincinnati Bengals in a three-week span late in the season.
Ravens 2025 schedule: Ranking the 17 games from easiest (Browns) to hardest (Bills)
The Ravens will face four of the NFL’s biggest Super Bowl favorites over the season’s first six weeks.
Fireworks erupt during pregame festivities as the Baltimore Ravens prepare to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC wild card playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, January 11.
With lucrative extension, Ravens RB Derrick Henry has golden shot at individual and team glory
Henry started all 17 games for the Ravens last season, rushing for 1,921 yards, 16 touchdowns and a career-high 5.9 yards per carry.
Derrick Henry has run for 11,423 yards and 106 touchdowns in a nine-year NFL career.
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