Steven Means | Player Spotlight
The Atlanta Falcons have named Steven Means as their nominee for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Take a look at the defensive end in action.

Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Steven Means #55 poses for images during the 2020 Atlanta Falcons Creative Day shoot on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Steven Means #55 poses for images during the 2020 Atlanta Falcons Creative Day shoot on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Steven Means #55 poses for images during the 2020 Atlanta Falcons Creative Day shoot on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

The Atlanta Falcons defense at work against the New Orleans Saints on December 6, 2020.

April 29, 2019 - Falcons "Bigs" players participate April workouts at Atlanta Falcons Headquarters in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner #91 celebrates a fumble recovery with defensive end Steven Means #55 during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 29, 2020.

The defense celebrates with Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 29, 2020.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 runs out of the tunnel during pregame against the New Orleans Saints on December 6, 2020.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 in action at AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp on August 7, 2020 in Flowery Branch, GA. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill #7 during the first half against the New Orleans Saints on December 6, 2020.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 celebrates sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill #7 during the first half against the New Orleans Saints on November 22, 2020.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 reacts against the New Orleans Saints on December 6, 2020.

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 celebrates a tackle with defensive end Steven Means #55 during the game on October 5, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/AtlantaFalcons)

Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints players pray after the game on November 22, 2020.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 in action during practice at IBM Performance Field. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 in action on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Cato Cataldo/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 celebrates during the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 in action during practice at IBM Performance Field. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 in action during practice at IBM Performance Field. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 in action against Chicago Bears center Cody Whitehair #65 during the game on September 27, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 smiles at AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp on August 19, 2020 in Flowery Branch, GA. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #55 gestures at AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp on August 19, 2020 in Flowery Branch, GA. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #56 smiles before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saintsat Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday November 28, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #56 and teammates celebrate the overtime pick six to win the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by linebacker Deion Jones #45 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Scott Kelby/Atlanta Falcons)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means #56 celebrates the first touchdown by running back Qadree Ollison #30 against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday November 17, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)