It took a week, but former Eagles defensive end Steven Means has found a new team.
Means, 27, was signed by the Atlanta Falcons Monday as the corresponding move after Keanu Neal was put on IR.
He can help them.
The problem for Means in Philly was that he was just buried on the depth chart with little chance of playing. He was behind Brandon Graham, Chris Long, Derek Barnett, Michael Bennett and the team wasn't going to cut draft pick Josh Sweat.
After the Eagles got their roster down to 53 members, Howie Roseman said Means was the final cut.
"I think because of what he means as a person and a player, [it was] really hard," Roseman said. "Hard one."
Means joined the Eagles' practice squad back in 2015 but made the active roster coming into the next season. Over the next two years, he played minimally in 14 games but picked up two sacks.
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But Means did have a strong showing during this preseason, leading the team with three sacks and might be able to help the Falcons this season.
His former teammates will be happy for his success. Jim Schwartz said he's never been around a more respected player. Means didn't play much but brought it in practice every day, helping the offense to get better over the last two seasons.
