Saints waive WR Bub Means, 2024 fifth-round draft pick
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The New Orleans Saints waived wide receiver Bub Means, a fifth-round draft pick in 2024, as part of their roster cuts on August 29, 2026. Means, who struggled with injuries during his time in the league, had shown promise with 41 catches, 721 receiving yards, and six touchdowns in college. After a strong start to preseason, his performance diminished, contributing to the decision to release him. The Saints may consider bringing Means back for their practice squad if he clears waivers following these roster moves.
- •Bub Means is a third-year player from the 2024 draft class.
- •He dealt with injuries, including a high-ankle sprain in 2024.
- •Means had a productive college season with Pittsburgh in 2023.
- •The Saints may still look to add him to the practice squad.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — In surprise move, Saints waive another wide receiver after roster cuts
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — In surprise cut, Saints move on from 2024 fifth-round draft pick at WR
"This is a bit of a surprise. To make room for new waiver claims, the Saints are cutting WR Kevin Austin Jr. after he initially made the 53-man roster.
"Here's the first surprise of New Orleans Saints roster cuts. Third-year receiver Bub Means, the team's 2024 fifth-round draft pick, will be waived.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:01 PMIn surprise move, Saints waive another wide receiver after roster cuts
This is a bit of a surprise. To make room for new waiver claims, the Saints are cutting WR Kevin Austin Jr. after he initially made the 53-man roster.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:36 PMIn surprise cut, Saints move on from 2024 fifth-round draft pick at WR
Here's the first surprise of New Orleans Saints roster cuts. Third-year receiver Bub Means, the team's 2024 fifth-round draft pick, will be waived.
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