Bub Means

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		7	9	118	1
2025		1	1	12	0
2024		7	9	118	1

Updated Jun 24, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

New Orleans Saints got a C+ Contract Value Index out of the Bub Means signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. At $1.07M AAV on a four-year deal, this is a depth-piece contract for a second-year receiver who has produced nine career receptions and 118 receiving yards — not the profile you'd expect to anchor an NFL roster, let alone command significant guaranteed money. Means' 2025 season ended almost before it started: he appeared in just 1 game and recorded 12 receiving yards before landing on season-ending injured reserve, capping what was supposed to be his pivotal year to establish himself as a reliable target. The injury setback, combined with his anemic career output, has shifted the organizational narrative decisively — the Saints are actively targeting wide receiver in the draft and have recently signed other pass-catchers in free agency, a clear signal that New Orleans is not banking on Means to be a foundational piece of their offensive rebuild. At 25 with no contractual leverage and minimal on-field evidence to point to, his 2026 training camp is functionally an audition to secure a roster spot rather than a competition for playing time. The C+ grade reflects a deal that's appropriately modest for his production profile, but it carries real risk if the injury lingers or his developmental trajectory stalls further — the low salary provides minimal margin for error.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Bub's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Bub Means is a second-year wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints who remains a developmental prospect with limited NFL action through seven career games. The 25-year-old has struggled to establish consistent production, earning a C-minus grade that reflects a concerning downward trajectory rather than plateau. His 2025 campaign has dipped to D-plus, following an equally disappointing 2024, signaling that early returns have not validated any preseason optimism about his role in New Orleans' passing attack. Means' receiving metrics hover near league average, posting 13.1 yards per reception against the NFL baseline of 12.13, which represents adequate but uninspiring efficiency. His 16.9 receiving yards per game fall slightly below the 18.39 average, while his touchdown production of 0.14 per contest trails the league standard of 0.18. The core concern is volume and opportunity—Means has yet to demonstrate the separation or consistent target share necessary to become a focal point, and his current usage suggests the Saints view him as a complementary depth piece rather than a primary weapon. Moving forward, Means faces a critical juncture in his development. The trajectory from D-plus in both 2024 and 2025 indicates he must demonstrate tangible improvement in spacing, route-running precision, and catch radius to carve a sustainable role. Without a meaningful statistical or production spike in 2026, his roster security could erode considerably.

How Bub Compares at the Position

Bub Means ranks 165th of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Bub between Jahdae Walker (C-) just ahead and Phillip Dorsett Ii (C-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Bub Means enters 2026 as a depth wide receiver facing significant organizational uncertainty, with media coverage predominantly questioning his roster viability rather than celebrating his contributions. The Saints' reported interest in drafting additional receivers and the absence of any positive performance narratives suggest the front office views him as expendable depth rather than a core piece. At 118 career receiving yards across two seasons, Means has not yet demonstrated the production metrics needed to secure a stable role in an NFL offense, and recent headlines frame him as a candidate on the periphery of the roster bubble. The contrast between his modest $1.1M salary and the team's apparent willingness to upgrade the position signals limited confidence in his trajectory. Without a significant performance breakthrough or positive media narrative shift, Means faces a critical 2026 season that will likely determine whether he remains with New Orleans or transitions to another organization's practice squad.