Falcons Injuries: Steven Means, AJ Terrell Exit vs. Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons don't have much depth along their defensive line. That shallow depth will be tested Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

That's because defensive end Steven Means left with an injury. Means suffered the injury on the first play of the second quarter.

Tampa Bay scored a touchdown three plays after Means left.

Means looked to be in pain and stayed on the field for a couple minutes, but was able to get up and walk to the sidelines on his own.

Steven Means was down on the field for Atlanta. Walked off under his own power.
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) September 19, 2021

In the third quarter, cornerback AJ Terrell dove to make a nice pass defense, but he hit his head hard against the ground. Terrell left for the locker room to be evaluated.

AJ Terrell is being evaluated for a head injury.
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) September 19, 2021

Isaiah Oliver and TJ Green have replaced Terrell.

Also in the second quarter, wide receiver Russell Gage left the game with an ankle injury.

WR Russell Gage is questionable to return with an ankle injury.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 19, 2021

Gage returned in the second half but needed help leaving the field again with just under nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

With Gage going in and out of the lineup, expect Calvin Ridley, Tajae Sharpe and Olamide Zaccheaus to soak up extra targets.

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