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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 WR Rashod Bateman questionable for Week 14; Bengals WR Tee Higgins ruled out
Ravens wideout Rashod Bateman was limited Thursday and sidelined Friday by what coach John Harbaugh called a “nagging” sprained ankle.
Updated Dec 12, 2025
Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has 18 catches for 217 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games this season.
Ravens vs. Bengals: 5 things to watch, including play-action, Ja’Marr Chase and Tavius Robinson
The Ravens’ path back to the top of the AFC North will have to start Sunday against Cincinnati.
Dec 12, 2025
Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins breaks up a pass intended for Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in the second quarter of the Thanksgiving game.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson: Rest is ‘one of the most important things’ in injury recovery
One day after getting a rest-related break, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice Thursday as a full participant.
Updated Dec 11, 2025
Quarterback Lamar Jackson was a full participant in the Ravens’ practice Thursday.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson disputes account of sideline talk with Daniel Faalele
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on Thursday disputed a CBS report of an interaction along the team’s sideline in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dec 11, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Ravens’ Dec. 27 game at Green Bay to kick off at 8 p.m., NFL announces
The game at Lambeau Field will kick off at 8 p.m. on Dec. 27, a Saturday, and will be broadcast on Peacock.
Dec 10, 2025
The Ravens will visit Lambeau Field to play the Packers in prime time on Dec. 27.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson misses practice again: ‘It’s a long season’
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was missing at practice Wednesday, the fifth straight week he’ll be sidelined for at least one session before a game.
Updated Dec 10, 2025
Lamar Jackson has missed at least one Ravens practice for five straight weeks.
Ravens film study: Are their flaws fatal or fixable? We should know soon.
The Ravens’ four final regular-season games will be their final proving ground. If they do indeed have playoff bona fides, now would be a good time to show them.
Dec 10, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry gets past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison for a first down in the second quarter of Sunday's game.
NFL moves Ravens-Patriots game in Week 16 to ‘Sunday Night Football’ slot
The Ravens’ regular-season home finale against the New England Patriots is moving to prime time.
Dec 8, 2025
A large flag is displayed midfield prior to the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium for “Monday Night Football.”
Harbaugh says NFL admitted mistake on Travis Jones penalty, but Isaiah Likely call remains murky
Even after some time to digest what he was told, Harbaugh felt like the definition of a catch “is about as clear as mud right now.”
Dec 8, 2025
Ravens coach John Harbaugh reacts during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 7.
Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell is day to day after leaving Steelers game with injury
Mitchell left the game in the third quarter after a 55-yard run.
Updated Dec 8, 2025
Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) warms up prior to the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.
After loss to Steelers, the Ravens are wobbling. Will they stand tall or fall short?
After a 27-22 loss to Pittsburgh, a pratfall seems far more likely than a Super Bowl. What have the Ravens done to convince anyone otherwise?
Dec 8, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws an incomplete pass in the fourth quarter as he was being taken down by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90). The Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-22 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Ravens vs. Steelers: 5 things to watch, including Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and heavy personnel
As the Ravens and Steelers meet for the first of two times this season, here’s what to watch in their Week 14 game at M&T Bank Stadium.
Dec 5, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks for a receiver down field against the Cincinnati Bengals last month.
After Wednesday return, Lamar Jackson misses Ravens practice Thursday with ankle injury
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s apparent injury misfortune took another turn Thursday, when he missed practice.
Updated Dec 4, 2025
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed practices because of knee, toe and ankle injuries over the past month.
The AFC North is bad. Here’s what the Ravens can learn from their struggling rivals.
The Ravens have big issues this season. But there are cautionary tales across the AFC North as well.
Dec 4, 2025
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson embraces Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt after Baltimore beat Pittsburgh in the playoffs last season.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson limited in practice; Ar’Darius Washington could return vs. Steelers
For the first time in nearly a month, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back Wednesday for the first open practice of the week.
Updated Dec 3, 2025
Lamar Jackson had not practiced on Wednesday in nearly a month.
Another NFL team passes on Justin Tucker, weeks after ex-Ravens star’s reinstatement
Three weeks after he was reinstated by the NFL, former Ravens star Justin Tucker is still looking for a new team.
Dec 3, 2025
Former Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker warms up prior to the team’s AFC wild card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 11.
Ravens CB Nate Wiggins is day-to-day after leaving game with foot injury
Ravens CB Nate Wiggins appeared to hurt his left foot while covering Bengals WR Mitchell Tinsley late in the second quarter Thursday.
Dec 1, 2025
Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) in the second quarter.
Ravens film study: The good, the bad and the ugly from Lamar Jackson in loss to Bengals
Jackson had some explosiveness back in the Ravens’ loss Thursday to the Bengals, but he also made crucial mistakes.
Dec 1, 2025
Lamar Jackson had three turnovers and his lowest single-game grade on Pro Football Focus since 2021 in the Ravens’ loss to the Bengals on Thursday.
The Ravens needed ‘winning football’ from Lamar Jackson. They got a worrisome loss instead.
Against a Bengals defense that entered Week 13 on track to be one of the worst in league history, Lamar Jackson looked overmatched and unprepared.
Nov 28, 2025
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completed 17 of 32 attempts for 246 yards against the Bengals, with an interception and two fumbles.
Ravens place Justice Hill on injured reserve; Carl Lawson makes debut vs. Bengals
The Ravens placed running back Justice Hill on injured reserve Thursday, sidelining him for at least four games because of a neck injury.
Updated Nov 28, 2025
Ravens running back Justice Hill has 262 total yards and three touchdowns this season.
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