The Saints placed Means (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.
Means (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Carolina, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Means (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Means (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
Means suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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.
Means brought in five of eight targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Means (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.
Means (undisclosed) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Means (undisclosed) donned a red non-contact jersey during Tuesday's practice session, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.