NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
STEVEN MEANS
Steven Means designated to return off IR among three Falcons roster moves Falcons Digital Managing Editor
Placed on IR Means (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Means was doubtful heading into Sunday's game against Cowboys, but he'll be forced to miss at least three contests following his placement on IR. Brandon Copeland should see increased playing time in Means' absence.
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Doubtful after Friday's absence Means (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Means practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday but sat out Friday entirely, leading to his doubtful designation. Brandon Copeland filled in for him after Means hurt his knee last week against the Saints, and Copeland will presumably draw the start if Means sits out as expected against Dallas.
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Not returning Sunday Means (knee) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Impact Losing Means is a big blow for the Falcons' secondary, and this means Brandon Copeland will be in line to see most of his snaps at outside linebacker. Means had played at least 70 percent of the snaps in each of his previous seven appearances.
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Re-signs with Falcons The Falcons re-signed Means to a one-year contract Thursday, Gaby Moran of the team's official site reports.
Impact After a 2020 campaign filled with career highs in tackles (38), sacks (three) and forced fumbles (two), Means will return to Atlanta. The 30-year-old will continue his depth position along the team's defensive line in the upcoming season.
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Impact Means had never started more than four games in a season over his first five active professional campaigns with the Buccaneers, Ravens, Eagles and Falcons between 2013 and 2018. He then went on to miss all of last season while recuperating from a ruptured Achilles. However, in 2020, the 30-year-old defensive end totaled 11 starts while establishing career highs with his totals in tackles, sacks and appearances. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent in March as Atlanta prepares to welcome in a new general manager.
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Back to full speed Means (hand) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Means played through this injury last week and handled his typical allotment of defensive snaps (63 percent). The veteran defensive end didn't record a tackle, marking the fourth time this season he put up a goose egg in the category. Means should nevertheless see plenty of playing time in a Week 16 matchup against the Chiefs.
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Hand injury curtails practice reps Means (hand) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact The 30-year-old saw his practice workload reduced last week as well, heading into the Falcons' Week 15 matchup against the Buccaneers. Means was able to fight through his hand issue to take on the divisional foes last Sunday, fielding 43 defensive snaps without recording a tackle. He'll have two more practice days to round himself into form before the team makes a call on his Week 16 injury designation for a matchup against the Chiefs.
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Avoids injury designation Means (hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact Means was limited by the hand injury at practice throughout the week, but his availability for Sunday's divisional matchup isn't in doubt. The 30-year-old is seeing the most action of his NFL career in 2020 and has 33 tackles (19 solo), three sacks and two forced fumbles in 13 games.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with hand injury Means (hand) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Means has been enjoying his most impactful professional season in 2020, collecting career highs in starts (eight), tackles (33), sacks (three) and forced fumbles (two) while earning recognition as the Falcons' Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee. The Buffalo product has been especially active of late, with three sacks over his past three outings. Means' practice workload Thursday and Friday will be worth monitoring to get a gauge on his status for a Week 15 matchup against the Buccaneers.
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