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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.

Latest content by Jonas Shaffer

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet (10) catches a football during practice at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on May 22, 2024.
Ravens CB Arthur Maulet returns to practice as team’s injury list shrinks
The Ravens have 21 days to activate Maulet, who could be a candidate to play Sunday against the Bengals.
Updated Oct 2, 2024
Lamar Jackson is 16-for-19 for 137 yards on screen passes this year, a crucial weapon for an offensive line that has needed a counterpunch against overly aggressive pass rushes.
The Ravens — yes, the Ravens — have one of the NFL’s best screen games
Four games into the 2024 season, Todd Monken’s conviction in the Ravens’ screen game has been handsomely rewarded.
Oct 2, 2024
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet (10) watches teammates run drills during practice at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on May 22, 2024.
Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet returning to practice; John Harbaugh blames himself for timeout mistake
The Ravens, who’ve used several slot defenders over the season’s first four weeks, face the Bengals on Sunday in their AFC North opener.
Sep 30, 2024
The Bills responded to the Ravens’ physicality by putting more size on the field, which created space for Justice Hill, shown here after his 19-yard TD pass.
The Ravens’ offense manipulated — then crushed — the Bills
“They came out and out-physical-ed us and dominated on the line of scrimmage,” Buffalo linebacker Baylon Spector said after the loss.
Sep 30, 2024
Ravens guard Andrew Vorhees (72) has been ruled out of Sunday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
Ravens starting OL Andrew Vorhees inactive vs. Bills; DL Michael Pierce also sidelined
Vorhees was considered a game-time decision after missing all three practices last week with an ankle injury.
Sep 29, 2024
Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith pressures Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew in the Week 2 game.
Everything you need to know about Ravens vs. Bills
The Ravens will face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night at M&T Bank Stadium. Here’s what you need to know about their Week 4 matchup.
Sep 29, 2024
Ravens defensive lineman Michael Pierce is listed as doubtful for the Sunday night game against the Buffalo Bills.
Ravens place CB Jalyn Armour-Davis on injured reserve; DL Michael Pierce doubtful vs. Bills
Armour-Davis has played just 15 games and 93 defensive snaps over two-plus injury-marred seasons in Baltimore.
Sep 28, 2024
Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) and guard Andrew Vorhees (72) line up during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Ravens guard Andrew Vorhees, sidelined at practice, will be game-time decision vs. Bills
Vorhees played every offensive snap in the Ravens’ Week 3 win over the Cowboys, but an ankle injury has sidelined him this week.
Updated Sep 27, 2024
Bills receiver Khalil Shakir presents a danger to the Ravens’ secondary.
Ravens vs. Bills: 5 things to watch, including Josh Allen, Marcus Williams and offensive line shuffling
The Ravens’ hopes of knocking off the Bills on “Sunday Night Football” could depend on their QB and their secondary.
Sep 27, 2024
Baltimore Ravens guard Andrew Vorhees (72) lines up for the next down during the team’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Friday, August 09, 2024.
3 Ravens linemen return to practice, but starting guard still sidelined
Andrew Vorhees (ankle) missed his second straight practice, raising doubts about his availability for “Sunday Night Football.”
Sep 26, 2024
FILE - Baltimore Ravens defensive end Yannick Ngakoue looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Could new Ravens pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue be this year’s Kyle Van Noy?
"We have a great quarterback, and I just want to be able to help get the ball back to the offense,” Ngakoue said Wednesday.
Sep 25, 2024
Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) shouts at the defense after they earned a flag for a personal foul on Derrick Henry’s run during their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Ravens missing 3 starting offensive linemen at practice as they prepare for Bills
Center Tyler Linderbaum, right tackle Patrick Mekari and left guard Andrew Vorhees played every offensive snap in Sunday's win over Dallas.
Updated Sep 25, 2024
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has struggled against Buffalo, going 1-2 and averaging only 200 yards per game in passing and running combined.
The Bills give Lamar Jackson problems. They’re also built to exploit the Ravens’ surprising weakness on defense.
The 3-0 Bills are a perfect litmus test for the Ravens’ development on offense and defense.
Sep 25, 2024
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Baltimore Ravens runs on the field prior to an AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on January 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)
In surprise reunion, Ravens sign edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue to practice squad
Ngakoue’s arrival in Baltimore comes four years after a disappointing half-season stint for the Ravens.
Updated Sep 24, 2024
Justin Tucker has missed kicks in three straight games for the first time in his career and has missed six of his last seven attempts of more than 50 yards.
As slumping Justin Tucker hits new low, Ravens confident he’ll overcome ‘technique issue’
“He knows exactly what it is, and just needs to smooth it back out, and I’m very confident that he will,” coach John Harbaugh said.
Sep 23, 2024

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