Steven Means
Ravens sign LB Steven Means, who made 29 starts for Falcons

Jun. 17, 2022 05:16 PM EDT
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed linebacker Steven Means. The Ravens announced the move Friday. Means started 29 games for the...

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:46 AM EST

Falcons activate OLB Fowler, place Means on injured reserve

Nov. 13, 2021 03:17 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. has been activated to the Atlanta Falcons active roster from injured reserve and is expected to...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in ther pocket against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Smith's Falcons winning close games, reach .500 at midpoint

By Charles Odum Nov. 08, 2021 12:43 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Steven Means (55) is tackled by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) after a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints' sloppiness costly in narrow loss to Falcons

By Guerry Smith Nov. 07, 2021 07:16 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker (14) hits Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Ryan passes for 343 yards, 2 TDs as Falcons top Saints 27-25

By Brett Martel Nov. 07, 2021 04:42 PM EST

New Orleans Saints fans watch teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 11:43 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) scores on a 7-yard touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons try to make the most out of lopsided score vs. Bucs

By George Henry Sep. 20, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a baseball into a net as head coach Arthur Smith looks on during the team's mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons begin post-Julio Jones era in Smith's first minicamp

By Charles Odum Jun. 08, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

New Falcons GM Fontenot could select successor to QB Ryan

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:05 PM EDT
4. ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were fired following an 0-5 start. The Falcons...

Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith watches the players during the school's Pro Day football workout on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons re-sign DE Steven Means to 1-year contract

Apr. 01, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

Falcons face more painful salary-cap cuts before free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:34 PM EST
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: C Alex Mack, RB Todd Gurley, S Ricardo Allen, OG James Carpenter, DE Allen Bailey, DE...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy, 49ers' Robert Saleh

By Charles Odum Jan. 04, 2021 06:14 PM EST

Nine-year-old Hudson Henry plays catch while tailgating in the parking lot at Arrowhead stadium before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Atlanta looks to continue solid play under Morris in LA

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 11:06 AM EST
ATLANTA (4-8) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-9) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Falcons by 2 1/2 ...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle's star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City's standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2020 09:00 AM EST

A pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones falls incomplete in the end zone as time expires with the New Orleans Saints defending in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons continue to seek answers to solve red-zone problems

By Charles Odum Dec. 07, 2020 05:22 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones can't haul in the fourth-down pass attempt in the end zone as the ball goes off his fingertips with New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams, left, and safety Marcus Williams, right, defending during the 4th quarter in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons come up short as Ryan's Hail Mary falls flat

By George Henry Dec. 06, 2020 06:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (14) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:10 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) celebrates a touchdown after an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6

By Paul Newberry Nov. 29, 2020 04:43 PM EST