The Packers made a familiar move on Monday, promoting Bo Melton from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster ahead of their Week 2 trip to face the Jets. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the transaction.
Melton is being added to Green Bay’s roster as a wide receiver, even though he has also spent time working at cornerback in the past. That versatility has been part of his profile since he entered the league, and it briefly drew comparisons to Jaguars star Travis Hunter.
His NFL journey started when the Seattle Seahawks took him in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Later that year, Green Bay signed him off Seattle’s practice squad, and he has stayed with the Packers in a reserve role ever since.
Melton’s biggest production came in 2022, when he caught 16 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown. Since then, he has put up 29 receptions for 426 yards and two scores with Green Bay.
The timing of the move matters for a Packers team trying to shake off a rough opening week. Green Bay lost 39-22 to the Minnesota Vikings after failing to close out the game, and the pressure is already building as the team heads to New York for a September 20 meeting with the Jets.
Matt LaFleur is facing increased scrutiny, and another loss would only turn up the heat. For now, Melton gives the Packers a player who knows the system, can help in the receiver room, and adds value on special teams while Green Bay looks for more consistency after Week 1’s collapse.
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