Background
Means was born in Buffalo, New New York
Means was born in Buffalo, New New York
He attended Grover Cleveland High School in Buffalo where he participated on the basketball, track and field, swimming and football teams.
Means previously played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University at Buffalo. Means was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Means" father, Steven Means, Senior, played football at Buffalo State College.
Means has two younger brothers, Brandon and Cameron. In four seasons as a defensive end at Buffalo, Means accumulated 186 total tackles, 30.5 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two interceptions and five blocked kicks.
He majored in human development and family studies. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On April 27, 2013, Steven Means was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round (147th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Means signed his contract on May 13, 2013, and also got a $191,752 signing bonus on a four-year deal worth $2,351,752.
Means appeared in ten games for the Buccaneers during his rookie campaign in 2013. After appearing in the first game of the following season, Means was waived on September 9th. In eleven games with the Buccaneers over two seasons, Means accumulated six tackles and no sacks.
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens signed Means to their practice squad in October of 2014.
Means appeared in only one game in 2014 after an injury to offensive tackle Rick Wagner created a vacancy on the roster. On May 7, 2015, Means accepted a $510,000 exclusive-rights tender offer from the Ravens.
On September 2, 2015, after suffering a sports hernia, Means was released by the Ravens with an injury settlement. Houston Texans
On October 20, 2015, the Houston Texans signed Means to their practice squad and released running back Daryl Richardson.
Philadelphia Eagles
On December 8, 2015, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they had waived veteran wide receiver Miles Austin and signed Means to their active roster.
While attending the University at Buffalo, Means was a member of the Buffalo Bulls football team from 2009 to 2012.