Means (Achilles) agreed to a one-year deal with the Falcons on Monday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Falcons waived Lukayas McNeil in a corresponding move. Means is working his way back to the gridiron after missing the 2019 season with a ruptured Achilles.

Means (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Mike Kaye of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means ruptured his Achilles during Wednesday's practice and will not see the field this season. The former Eagle appeared in eight games last season for Atlanta, logging 14 tackles (seven solo) and one sack. Means signed a one-year extension this offseason but now will have to focus on recovering and preparing to hit the open market again in 2020.

Means ruptured his Achilles during Wednesday's practice and is expected to miss the entire 2019 season, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means has been with Atlanta since joining the team early in the 2018 season and he ultimately cranked out 14 tackles and a sack in eight appearances last year. The 29-year-old signed a one-year extension this offseason but will now look to regain his health and prepare to hit the open market again in 2020.

Means signed a one-year contract extension with the Falcons on Wednesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means played in eight games for the Falcons last season (starting four) and collected 14 tackles with one sack along the way. His path to playing time is a bit clearer at the moment with Brooks Reed out of the picture, but that could change depending on what Atlanta does in the draft and free agency.

Means tallied three combined tackles, including two tackles for loss and one sack during Sunday's 40-14 win against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Means has seen an uptick in playing time of late, fielding 25 defensive snaps per game between Weeks 14 and 15, compared to 18.5 snaps per game snap through his first four appearances of 2018. As Atlanta continue to play out the string, the veteran defensive end figures to remain firmly fixed in the line rotation, both for his effective streak of play lately (three TFL in the past two games) as well as evaluative purposes heading into what will be a long offseason for coaches and player personnel alike. In Week 16, Means will look to get after Cam Newton and a Panthers offensive line that's allowed only 29 sacks all year, tied for seventh fewest in the NFL.

Means said that he's "definitely confident" if the Falcons need to put him on the field Sunday against the Saints, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Dan Quinn said he would be comfortable inserting Means into the lineup against New Orleans on Sunday if the situation calls for it, as the Falcons have both Takkarist McKinley (groin) and Derrick Shelby (groin) ailing with newfound injuries. The one-time Super Bowl Champion (with Philadelphia in 2017-2018) has played scarcely since entering the league as a fifth-round draft choice five years ago -- tallying 13 tackles over 26 career games with the Buccaneers, Ravens and Eagles.

Means signed a contract with the Falcons on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means narrowly missed out on a roster spot with the Eagles after a strong preseason and 2.0 in the preseason finale. Now with Atlanta, Means, who's only appeared in 15 games over the past five seasons, will likely serve as a depth defensive lineman.

Means logged six tackles (five solo), three sacks, and a forced fumble in Thursday's preseason win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Means is on the bubble to make the Eagles' 53-man roster but certainly helped his case with the monster performance. He is currently battling with rookie Josh Sweat to be either fifth or sixth on the depth chart at defensive end, and neither player is assured a spot on the team. Whoever makes the team will be at the back end of a rotation already including Michael Bennett, Chris Long, Brandon Graham (ankle), and Derek Barnett and therefore will likely have minimal fantasy impact.

Means (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means will be a healthy scratch in Week 2 as the Eagles' defensive end corps remains healthy, while Vinny Curry and Brandon Graham are slated to draw the start per usual.

Means and the Eagles agreed to a one-year contract extension on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Means played eight games with the Eagles last season. His extension this close to final roster cuts seems to indicate he will make the team. He projects to add depth on the line entering the season.