GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers are releasing receiver Bo Melton in a roster management move, but he's still expected to play this week's opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
Melton, a fringe receiver but core special teamer, is expected to sign to the team's practice squad. The team plans to add him back to the 53-man roster following Week 1. Melton has four years of credited service so he is not subject to waiver claims by other teams.
The Packers have done similar roster maneuvers in the past, including releasing long snapper Matt Orzech only to later return him. The corresponding move for Melton's spot is not yet known.
Melton has been a fixture on the Packers' roster since 2023. A natural receiver, the team experimented with him as a cornerback last season, but Melton still caught four passes for 107 yards in 2025.
His primary contribution is special teams, where first-year coordinator Cam Achord highlighted his ability as a gunner on punt coverage in camp.
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Melton, a fringe receiver but core special teamer, is expected to sign to the team's practice squad. The team plans to add him back to the 53-man roster following Week 1. Melton has four years of credited service so he is not subject to waiver claims by other teams.
The Packers have done similar roster maneuvers in the past, including releasing long snapper Matt Orzech only to later return him. The corresponding move for Melton's spot is not yet known.
Melton has been a fixture on the Packers' roster since 2023. A natural receiver, the team experimented with him as a cornerback last season, but Melton still caught four passes for 107 yards in 2025.
His primary contribution is special teams, where first-year coordinator Cam Achord highlighted his ability as a gunner on punt coverage in camp.
#melton #receiver #green #expected
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