Means (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve by the Ravens on Monday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means was already expected to miss the remainder of the 2022 campaign after he suffered a torn Achilles during Baltimore's 42-38 loss to Miami on Sunday, and this move appears to confirm that belief. The 32-year-old was one of the Ravens' only healthy reserve outside linebackers behind Odafe Oweh and Justin Houston, leaving the team with little-to-no depth at this position until Tyus Bowser (Achilles) and David Ojabo (Achilles) come off the PUP list at some point after Week 4.

Means is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles during Sunday's 42-38 loss versus Miami, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means was carted off the field during the first half of the Week 2 contest, and it now appears he'll probably miss the rest of the 2022 season. In Means' absence, the Ravens don't have any healthy natural edge rushers behind starters Odafe Oweh and Justin Houston.

Means (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means had to be carted off the field during the first half against Miami after he appeared unable to place any weight on his injured right ankle, Hensley reports. With Means sidelined, Baltimore figures to rely heavily on starters Odafe Oweh and Justin Houston to support the team's depleted corps of outside linebackers.

The Ravens signed Means on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Means participated in the Ravens' mandatory minicamp on a tryout basis and impressed enough to earn a roster spot. The 31-year-old started 14 games for the Falcons last season with 43 tackles and two QB hits.

Means (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means has been sidelined since Week 10 and is set to return after missing the minimum of three games. He should immediately take over a primary role among the team's linebacker corps, as he had logged over a 70 percent snap rate in every game prior to the injury. Means has recorded 19 total tackles across 10 contests.

Means (knee) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means suffered the injury against the Saints on Nov. 7 and was placed on IR on Nov. 13. He now has a 21-day window to practice with the team before he has to be activated or he'll be forced to miss the rest of the season. The seven-year veteran's return would be a boost to the Falcons' defense. Means can return as soon as Sunday against his former squad, the Buccaneers.

Means (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Means (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Means (knee) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Losing Means is a big blow for the Falcons' defense, 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.

The Falcons re-signed Means to a one-year contract Thursday, Gaby Moran of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.