Melton (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Friday and doesn't carry a Week 12 injury designation, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.comreports.
Melton was added to the injury report Thursday after logging a limited practice, but he is ready to go for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings. The 26-year-old should be expected to participate on special teams and at cornerback, as he has throughout the season.
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Packers' Bo Melton: Added to injury report
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Melton (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday.
Melton is one of six wide receivers listed as a limited participant on Green Bay's practice report Thursday, though his contributions usually come on special teams and defense (as a cornerback). The dual-position depth option will work to upgrade his activity level at practice Friday, with the goal of gaining clearance for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Packers' Bo Melton: Limited to one offensive snap
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Melton had one carry for 17 yards in Sunday's 27-20 victory over the Giants. He also returned two kickoffs for 37 yards.
The wideout-turned-cornerback-turned-wideout got 26 snaps on the offensive side of the ball with the Packers in a pinch in Week 10, and although he had the long run Sunday, it was the only snap he got in offense in Week 11. As such, it seems likely he will continue focusing on defense -- and special teams -- moving forward.
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Packers' Bo Melton: Sees work as receiver in Week 10
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Melton played 26 of the Packers' 68 snaps on offense and recorded two catches for 28 yards on five targets in Monday's 10-7 loss to the Eagles.
After being converted from receiver to cornerback during the offseason, Melton was active for seven of the Packers' first eight games but had been deployed almost exclusively on special teams, logging just seven total snaps as a defender through the first nine weeks. However, perhaps due in part to being without Jayden Reed (collarbone) and Matthew Golden (shoulder) in Week 10 in addition to Romeo Doubs (chest) exiting the contest early, the Packers elected to break Melton in for his first reps on offense of 2025. Melton ended up finishing the night with a 38 percent offensive snap share, placing him behind Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks and Doubs but ahead of Malik Heath and Savion Williams in playing time at receiver. Head coach Matt LaFleur could shed more light on his plans for Melton when he addresses the media later this week, but the 26-year-old's usage on either offense or defense is likely to be dependent on the health of the Packers' receiver and cornerback groups.
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Packers' Bo Melton: Ready to return
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Melton does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Melton suffered a shoulder injury in Week 1 and was unable to suit up in Week 2. However, he practiced all week, including a full session Friday, and should be ready to take on Cleveland on Sunday.
Melton (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Melton suffered a shoulder injury in Week 1 against the Lions, and he will now be forced to miss at least one week of action as a result. The cornerback will shift his focus to being ready to go for the team's Week 3 battle with the Browns on Sept. 21.
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Packers' Bo Melton: Exits with shoulder injury
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Melton (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Lions.
Melton sustained a shoulder injury in the second half of Sunday's game, which has placed some doubt on his ability to return to the field. The 26-year-old was making his first official appearance as a cornerback with Green Bay but failed to record any stats before his departure.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters Wednesday that Melton will mostly play at corner during training camp and the preseason, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Melton received reps at corner during minicamp in June. It appears the 2022 seventh-rounder will officially make the switch to defense, though he'll likely operate as a depth piece in the secondary behind Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine and Nate Hobbs. Melton appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Packers in 2024 and posted eight catches (on 17 targets) for 91 yards while adding eight carries for 54 yards.
Melton was running cornerback drills during minicamp Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Melton was fifth among Green Bay's pass catchers in snaps in 2024, but after the team added Matthew Golden and Savion Williams in the 2025 Draft and signed veteran Mecole Hardman in free agency this offseason, Melton's place on the roster became uncertain. His 4.34 speed at least allows him to project as a special teams asset, and the Packers may get creative finding ways to keep him on the 53-man roster. At least for now, there's an opening at cornerback thanks to the recent release of Jaire Alexander (knee).
Melton signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender with the Packers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Melton hauled in eight passes for 91 yards in 17 regular-season games for Green Bay last season in addition to carrying the ball eight times for 54 yards. He will compete for a spot as a depth receiver and can contribute as a returner and special teamer as well.
Melton recorded one catch on three targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Eagles.
The Packers were down several key pass catchers, as Christian Watson (knee) was inactive, while Jayden Reed (shoulder) and Romeo Doubs (head) were also forced to exit the game. That forced Melton into a more significant role, and he earned multiple targets in a game for just the sixth time in 18 total contests for the campaign. Melton has had moments of productivity in his first two years as a pro, but if he sticks with the Packers as a restricted free agent, he'll likely remain relatively buried on the depth chart.
