BUB MEANS NEWS

Heads to injured reserve The Saints placed Means (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Getting diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain typically equates to a multi-game absence, and the Saints have made it official for Means, ruling him out for the next four contests. He'll be first eligible to return Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Giants, but for the time being he'll join fellow WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 9 Means (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Carolina, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact This was more or less expected after Means emerged from Week 8 action with a high-ankle sprain. With Means sidelined for at least one contest and Rashid Shaheed (knee) out for the season, the Saints' options at wide receiver behind Chris Olave are Mason Tipton, Cedrick Wilson (hip, questionable), Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Jermaine Jackson, while Equanimeous St. Brown, Kevin Austin and Dante Pettis are candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Thursday Means (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With a high-ankle sprain in tow, Means' lack of activity so far this week isn't unexpected, and the Saints could potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at Carolina as soon as they post Friday's injury report. With Rashid Shaheed (knee) out for the season and Cedrick Wilson (hip) also nicked up this week, Chris Olave, Mason Tipton, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Jermaine Jackson are the healthy wide receivers on New Orleans' active roster.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday Means (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact This doesn't come as a surprise as Means came out of this past Sunday's loss to the Chargers with a high-ankle sprain, which typically results in a multi-game absence. It's very likely Means' status will receive clarity by week's end, and there's also the prospect of fellow WR Cedrick Wilson, who didn't practice Wednesday, to miss time due to a hip injury. Currently, Chris Olave, Mason Tipton, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Jermaine Johnson are the health options at the position on the Saints' active roster.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time Means suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Means was amid an increased role with Rashid Shaheed (knee) out of action, but the rookie receiver will now join him on the sidelines. It's unclear how much time the Pittsburgh product will miss, but he's likely looking at a multi-week absence. Cedrick Wilson (hip) and recent acquisition, Marquez Valdes-Scantling will be likely beneficiaries in whatever time Means misses.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time Means suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Means was amid an increased role with Rashid Shaheed (knee) out of action, but the rookie receiver will now join him on the sidelines. It's unclear how much time the Pittsburgh product will miss, but he's likely looking at a multi-week absence. Cedrick Wilson (hip) and recent acquisition, Marquez Valdes-Scantling will be likely beneficiaries in whatever time Means misses.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts ankle in Week 8 loss Coach Dennis Allen said after Sunday's 26-8 loss to the Chargers that Means sustained an ankle injury during the game, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Means' injury occurred late in the game, but he contributed only one catch for 36 yards on his only target prior to exiting. The rookie's role diminished significantly with Chris Olave (concussion) back in the fold. Means' practice participation will be worth monitoring when the Saints begin practicing Wednesday ahead of a Week 9 trip to Carolina.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Three catches in loss Means secured three of five targets for 37 yards in the Saints' 33-10 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.

Impact Means found himself in an expanded role with Chris Olave (concussion), Rashid Shaheed (knee) and Taysom Hill (ribs) all sidelined, and he finished tied for second in receptions and fourth in receiving yards. The rookie fifth-round pick went without a catch for the first four games of his career, but he's now generated an 8-82-1 line on 13 targets over the last pair of contests. Means could be in for extra opportunity again in a Week 8 road matchup against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 27 with Shaheed now ruled out for the season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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OCTOBER 16 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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OCTOBER 14 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Career-best showing in loss Means brought in five of eight targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact The rookie fifth-round pick had logged only one target and zero catches through the first five games of his NFL career, but Means took advantage of Chris Olave's early exit due to a concussion to record his first stats as a pro. What's more, Means also happened to be on the receiving end of fellow rookie Spencer Rattler's first career touchdown pass, a nifty 10-yard grab just before the halfway point of the second quarter. Despite the surprisingly productive showing, Means' minuscule role to date and the fact it took Olave's absence to allow the former to see meaningful involvement casts doubt on how much carryover there will be in future weeks. However, with New Orleans on a short week before a Week 7 Thursday night home matchup against the Broncos, Means could certainly carry some short-term fantasy value.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best showing in loss Means brought in five of eight targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact The rookie fifth-round pick had only logged one target and zero catches through the first five games of his NFL career, but Means took advantage of Chris Olave's early exit with a concussion to record his first stats as a pro. What's more, Means also happened to be on the receiving end of fellow rookie Spencer Rattler's first career touchdown pass, a nifty 10-yard grab just before the halfway point of the second quarter. Despite the surprisingly productive showing, Means' minuscule role to date and the fact it took Olave's absence to allow the former to see meaningful involvement casts doubt on how much carryover there will be in future weeks. However, with New Orleans on a short week before a Week 7 Thursday night home matchup against the Broncos, Means could certainly carry some short-term fantasy value.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Healthy scratch Means (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.

Impact Means was active for the team's first two games, playing just 12 total snaps on offense and seeing a single target he wasn't able to catch. His next opportunity to play will come in Week 4 against the Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Plays six snaps Sunday Means compiled zero receptions (on one target) for zero yards during Sunday's 47-10 victory over the Panthers.

Impact Means got onto the field late in the fourth quarter, finishing with the fewest offensive snaps of the five wide receivers who played for the Saints on Sunday. The rookie out of Pittsburgh didn't show up on the offensive stat sheet outside of one target, and his only other notable moment came when he drew an offensive holding penalty on the opening kickoff return. Seocnd-year wideout A.T. Perry was also inactive with a hand injury Week 1. When this wide receiver corps is fully healthy, it's likely that Means will be spending the vast majority of games on the sideline this season. He could see fringe playing time if Perry remains out for next Sunday's road game at Dallas.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 15 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Resumes practicing in full Means (undisclosed) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Means and Rashid Shaheed (hamstring) both shed their non-contact jerseys and practiced in full Wednesday. A rookie fifth-round pick, Means is competing for a depth role on New Orleans' final roster, so he'll work to make a splash during Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in practice Tuesday Means (undisclosed) donned a red non-contact jersey during Tuesday's practice session, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Means is dealing with an unspecified injury that held him out of Saturday's preseason contest against Arizona. The rookie fifth-rounder is battling for a depth spot at wide receiver, and his availability for the last two preseason games would play a big role in whether he makes the Saints' 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Off active/NFI list Means is no longer on the active/NFI list after moving to the list Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Saints picked Means in the fifth round of the 2024 Draft. The wide receiver 41 passes for 721 yards and six touchdowns during his final collegiate season in 2023. Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed are New Orleans' top two wide receivers, but the depth chart is pretty open beyond them.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to NFI list The Saints placed Means (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Means' injury remains undisclosed, but Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that the issue isn't overly serious and that he's expected to be back in action before long. The rookie fifth-round pick will be eligible to come off the NFI list at any point during training camp or the preseason, as soon as he's cleared to resume practicing.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Report: New Orleans Saints To Place Rookie Wide Receiver Bub Means On Non-Football Injury List The Saints are expected to be without a rookie wide receiver for at least a short time to open training camp, per reports

JULY 16 • SI.COM

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APRIL 28 • SI.COM