Discouraging Week 1 snap rates: 57% - Jayden Reed 55% - Romeo Doubs 49% - Rome Odunze (probably health-related) 45% - MarShawn Lloyd 44% - Jeremiyah Love 44% - Jauan Jennings 41% - Kenyon Sadiq 36% - Jaylen Warren 23% - Blake Corum 19% - Jonathon Brooks

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Acme Packing Company

Melton had a 59-yard kickoff return that set the Packers up at the Vikings' 40-yard line, and caught a 10-yard pass from Jordan Love in the first-half scoring drive. The special teams gave and took away in the game.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Elevated from practice squad for Week 1 matchup against Minnesota Vikings; the source notes this move was expected, signaling confidence in Melton's role in the receiver rotation.

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PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026Acme Packing Company

Elevated from practice squad for Week 1 vs. Vikings; the source notes the move was expected, signaling confidence in Melton's role in the Week 1 gameday roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bo Melton lost his spot on the Packers' 53-man roster this week but was re-signed to the practice squad and elevated on a temporary basis for Week 1 against the Vikings. Over the last three seasons with the Packers, Melton has appeared in 38 games with 28 catches for 416 yards and two touchdowns.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Acme Packing Company

Despite a formal position switch to cornerback for the 2025 season, Bo Melton remained an offensive option for the Packers and recorded 4 receptions for 107 yards, including a long touchdown in the week 13 win over the Bears, while never actually taking a snap on defense. This dual-role flexibility—combined with his 6-catch, 105-yard breakout game against Minnesota on New Year's Eve 2023 (the Packers' first 100-yard receiving game that season) and continued production of 62 yards on five receptions in the 2023 season finale—demonstrates his ability to contribute in the passing game when called upon, even as his primary value has shifted to special teams.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026Acme Packing Company

Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Bo Melton on Friday ahead of their season opener, though the team intends to retain him on the practice squad as a vested veteran free agent. Melton has been a mainstay on special teams for two-plus years, logging over 300 special teams snaps across the last two seasons and serving as one of the team's primary punt gunners and kickoff coverage players; the team's coverage units visibly suffered late in 2025 when he missed games with injury. The move is roster management-related, and Melton will play Sunday as a practice squad elevation before returning to the 53-man roster the following week. However, the release creates waiver risk if another team claims him, particularly teams with familiarity through shared personnel—the Miami Dolphins were noted as a potential suitor given their young receiver room and Melton's familiarity with Malik Willis.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Despite a formal position switch to cornerback for the 2025 season, Melton remained an option for the Packers' offense and recorded 4 receptions for 107 yards, including a long touchdown in the Packers' week 13 win over the Bears, while never actually taking a snap on defense; he has a history of offensive production, including a breakout 2023 season where he posted a 6-catch, 105-yard game against Minnesota on New Year's Eve (the Packers' first 100-yard receiving game that season) and 62 yards on five receptions in the season finale.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Packers released Bo Melton on Friday just over 48 hours before their season opener as a roster management move; Melton is expected to remain with the organization on the practice squad in week one and will play Sunday as a practice squad elevation before returning to the 53-man roster the following week. Melton has been a mainstay of the Packers' special teams units for the past two-plus years, logging over 300 special teams snaps across the last two seasons as one of the team's primary punt gunners and kickoff coverage players, with the team's coverage units visibly suffering late in 2025 when he missed the last few games with an injury.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In 16 games last season, Melton caught four passes for 107 yards with one touchdown and carried the ball five times for 35 yards. He was on the field for 47 percent of special teams snaps and 10 percent of offensive snaps in games played, indicating a limited offensive role with primary special teams involvement.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Packers released Melton on Friday as a roster management move; he is expected to re-sign with the practice squad and be elevated to the gameday roster for Week 1 against the Vikings. As a vested veteran, Melton does not need to clear waivers to join the practice squad.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026SleeperNFL

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The Packers have released WR Bo Melton.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Acme Packing Company

Bo Melton is listed as the Packers' second-string kick returner behind Skyy Moore; Melton does a lot on special teams without needing the ball in his hands and is generally the 'off-returner' for the team, a role where he is deep in the backfield on kicks but primarily functions as a lead blocker rather than a true returner.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Melton is listed as the number two kick returner on the Packers' Week 1 depth chart behind Skyy Moore. The source notes Melton does a lot on special teams without needing the ball in his hands and generally fills the 'off-returner' role, where he's deep in the backfield on kicks but primarily functions as a lead blocker rather than a true returner.

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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Melton is expected to be active on the gameday roster and will serve as a gunner on the punt unit, one of the players allowed to run downfield before the ball is punted to force a fair catch.

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Melton is expected to be active on the 48-man gameday roster for Week 1 as the backup X receiver. His special teams contributions are critical to his roster spot: he played 185 special teams snaps in 2025 and is a gunner on punts and jammer on punt returns, which are premium special teams positions. These contributions make it very difficult for the Packers to scratch him.

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Acme Packing Company

Melton is expected to be active on the gameday roster and will serve as a gunner on the punt unit, allowed to run downfield before the ball is punted to force a fair catch.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Acme Packing Company

Bo Melton is expected to be active on the gameday roster for Week 1 as the backup X receiver; his special teams contributions make it hard for the Packers to scratch him, as he played 185 special teams snaps in 2025 and serves as a gunner on punts and jammer on punt returns, premium special teams positions.

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PositiveNewsAug 30, 2026Zain Dhanani

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An extra reason the Packers won’t rotate WRs Leaves Bo Melton and Skyy Moore as the next in line Was already uninspiring but at least Savion had some additional upside

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Acme Packing Company

Melton is viewed as a likely roster spot candidate as a special teams contributor, positioning him ahead of the four bubble receivers competing for the remaining wide receiver slot(s) on the 53-man roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Melton appears to be a good bet as a special teams contributor on the Packers' roster, suggesting he has a solid chance of making the 53-man roster in a reserve role.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bo Melton is the Packers' backup X receiver in the 53-man roster projection, backing up Matthew Golden; he played three snaps in the preseason finale, presumably to match up against his brother Max who plays for the Cardinals.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Acme Packing Company

Melton is the backup X receiver for the Packers behind Matthew Golden. He played three snaps in the preseason finale, presumably to match up against his brother Max who plays for the Cardinals.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Bo Melton is a receiver for the Packers and will face off against his brother Max Melton, a cornerback for the Cardinals, in the Friday night preseason game at Lambeau Field.

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PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Bo Melton had a strong practice performance, winning his first one-on-one rep against his brother on a slant route with a huge celebration from his receiver room, getting the first kickoff return opportunity with Savion Williams out, and making multiple explosive catches including a 15-yard sideline reception and a leaping comeback route catch for about 12 yards.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026Acme Packing Company

Bo Melton is listed as a roster lock at receiver, serving as the backup X receiver to Matthew Golden with defined role and special teams contributions as jammer on punt returns and gunner on punt.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bo Melton is listed as a roster lock at receiver, serving as the backup to Matthew Golden at the X position. Melton also has special teams responsibilities as jammer on punt returns and gunner on punt, which supports his roster status.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Melton is projected to make the 53-man roster as Matthew Golden's direct backup at outside receiver. He has been getting work as a punt gunner and jammer on the punt return team, which helps his roster chances.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Acme Packing Company

Melton is projected to make the 53-man roster as Golden's direct backup at outside receiver. He is also getting work as a punt gunner and jammer on the punt return team, which helps his roster chances.

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NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026Acme Packing Company

Melton led the receiver group with 18 snaps on the second-team offense vs. the Broncos.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Acme Packing Company

Bo Melton played 4 snaps with the first-team offense and is positioned as Matthew Golden's backup at the X receiver position.

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PositiveInjuryAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Melton (stinger) returned to practice after missing yesterday's session, indicating quick recovery from the injury.

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PositiveInjuryAug 19, 2026Acme Packing Company

Receiver Bo Melton (stinger) returned to practice after dropping out yesterday, indicating quick recovery from the injury.

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NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026Acme Packing Company

Receiver Bo Melton dropped out of practice late on Tuesday after being shaken up on a deep shot in double coverage. He returned to the field without a jersey or helmet after talking to trainers, suggesting a minor injury but one that ended his practice participation.

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NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Receiver Bo Melton dropped out of practice late on Tuesday after being shaken up on a deep shot in double coverage. He returned to the field without a jersey or helmet after talking to trainers, indicating a minor injury or precautionary measure.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Melton received snaps with the second-team offense alongside Savion Williams and Skyy Moore.

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