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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Saints activated Means from the active/NFI list Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Means moved to the list Tuesday. The Saints picked Means in the fifth round of the 2024 Draft after he caught 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.