Steven Means was one of Dean Pees’ most reliable defenders for the first eight games of the season, clocking at least 70% of the defensive snaps in every game and piling up 83 combined tackles and a fumble recovery while whiffing on just one tackle attempt. There isn’t much that’s flashy about Means’ game, but the value Atlanta placed on his reliability was evident.
After a three week stint on injured reserve, the Falcons were clearly keen to get him back in time for their matchup with the Buccaneers, the team Means started his career with back in 2013.