The Ravens signed veteran edge defender Jason Pierre-Paul earlier this week, and that transaction was consummated in order to offer an immediate boost to the team’s pass rushing contingent. It wasn't, however, an indication of concern regarding the recoveries of Bowser and Ojabo.
The Baltimore Ravens could upgrade their outside linebacker unit soon with the acquisition of Jason Pierre-Paul. Following Steven Means’ season-ending injury, the Ravens suddenly have a pressing need in the outside linebacker unit.
The Baltimore Ravens entered the summer with a razor-thin outside linebacker depth chart, and they’ve done little to quell those concerns since the season has started.
The Ravens placed linebackers Josh Ross and Steven Means on Injured Reserve on Monday after both players were hurt in Week 2 against the Dolphins. Means tore his Achilles tendon early in the second quarter and had to be carted from the field.
Without Means, the Ravens will need to rely even more heavily on Odafe Oweh and Justin Houston, now the team’s only two healthy outside linebackers on the 53-man roster.
Injury to insult The Baltimore Ravens saw multiple players exit their game against the Miami Dolphins, which ended with a 42-38 loss. Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh did not offer comment on the injuries in the post-game press conference.
Ravens outside linebacker Steven Means was injured early in the second quarter. He went down during a Raheem Mostert run that lost 3 yards with 14:14 left until halftime.
Just two days after hosting him as a tryout, the Ravens are indeed adding a veteran to their pass-rushing group.
The team has worked out Means amongst its tryout invites.
The Falcons need to add help at outside linebacker in the worst way, and almost certainly will dip into free agency to do so. For all intents and purposes, the Falcons have no edge rushers.
The Atlanta Falcons continue to add players to their offseason roster with the addition of former Houston Texans outside linebacker Duke Ejiofor. Ejiofor is listed at 6'4 and 255 pounds and will compete for the role of outside linebacker/edge.
The Atlanta Falcons finished the season 7-10 in 2021 and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. The play in the trenches is a big reason for the Falcons lack of success.
The Atlanta Falcons head to Buffalo on Sunday to take on the Bills, and they are dangerously short-handed on the front seven. The Falcons moved linebackers Brandon Copeland and James Vaughters to the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, leaving just Dante Fowler, Steven Means, and Ade Ogundeji on the depth chart.
The Falcons are getting some reinforcements in the trenches soon as the team announced multiple roster moves Tuesday afternoon ahead of their Week 13 matchup with the division-leading Buccaneers in Atlanta.
To make room for Means, the Falcons have waived cornerback Chris Williamson.
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said on Sunday that he believes the team’s best football is still in front of them and they may have defensive lineman Steven Means back in the lineup to help them find it.
Atlanta’s most effective edge rusher returns, with Steven Means heading to injured reserve. The Falcons can beat the Cowboys, but it would certainly help if they had a few breaks along the way.
The Atlanta Falcons will take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but several key players are listed as doubtful the game. Outside linebacker Steven Means injured a knee last week in the Falcons' win against the New Orleans Saints.
The Atlanta Falcons will take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but several key players are listed as doubtful the game. Outside linebacker Steven Means injured a knee last week in the Falcons' win against the New Orleans Saints.
The Atlanta Falcons have played their best defensive game of the season today against the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons have kept the Saints out of the
The Falcons have added depth on the defensive front; one is a familiar face. I already covered Josh Andrews here if you want to read about what he brings to the table.
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