Green Bay Packers release wide receiver Bo Melton for roster management
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:36 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Bo Melton on Friday, just days before the team's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Despite the move, Melton is expected to remain with the organization by signing to the team's practice squad. He is subsequently expected to be elevated to the active roster for the Week 1 game. Reports indicate the release serves as a procedural maneuver, though the team has not disclosed the specific corresponding roster move. Melton has been a key special teams contributor and depth receiver for the Packers since 2023. While early reports questioned his waiver status, subsequent information confirmed that as a vested veteran with four years of credited service, he is not subject to waiver claims from other teams.
- •The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Bo Melton on Friday.
- •Melton is expected to re-sign with the team's practice squad.
- •The team plans to elevate him to the active roster for the Week 1 game against the Vikings.
- •Melton is a vested veteran and is not subject to league waiver claims.
- •The Packers have not yet announced the move that necessitated the roster spot.
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Packers Make Sudden U-Turn on Former Seahawks WR After Release
- 11:34 PMAcme Packing Company — Packers release WR Bo Melton, intend to retain him on practice squad - Acme Packing Company
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers: Re-Sign Swiss Army Knife to Practice Squad for Week 1
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Packers release WR Bo Melton, intend to retain him on practice squad
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers release receiver Bo Melton, but he's expected back
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Packers release Bo Melton, but will bring him back on practice squad
"The Green Bay Packers made a puzzling move on Friday, releasing Bo Melton. Many fans were confused about whether Melton would have to clear waivers and whether he was a vested veteran. Although he is entering his fifth NFL season, he has only two accrued seasons (he was on the 53-man roster for more than […] The post Green Bay Packers: Re-Sign Swiss Army Knife to Practice Squad for Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The Green Bay Packers’ apparent breakup with Bo Melton lasted only a matter of hours.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday that Melton, who had initially been released by Green Bay, had already signed back to the practice squad and was “likely to be back on the roster soon.”The update changed the complexion of a move that […] The post Packers Make Sudden U-Turn on Former Seahawks WR After Release appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Green Bay Packers are releasing receiver Bo Melton, but the core special teamer is not expected to miss the season opener against the Vikings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:36 AMPackers Make Sudden U-Turn on Former Seahawks WR After Release
The Green Bay Packers’ apparent breakup with Bo Melton lasted only a matter of hours.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday that Melton, who had initially been released by Green Bay, had already signed back to the practice squad and was “likely to be back on the roster soon.”The update changed the complexion of a move that […] The post Packers Make Sudden U-Turn on Former Seahawks WR After Release appeared first on HEAVY.
- Acme Packing CompanySep 11, 2026, 11:34 PMPackers release WR Bo Melton, intend to retain him on practice squad - Acme Packing Company
Melton’s release appears to be procedural to open up a roster spot, but the mechanics remain a bit unclear.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:41 PMGreen Bay Packers: Re-Sign Swiss Army Knife to Practice Squad for Week 1
The Green Bay Packers made a puzzling move on Friday, releasing Bo Melton. Many fans were confused about whether Melton would have to clear waivers and whether he was a vested veteran. Although he is entering his fifth NFL season, he has only two accrued seasons (he was on the 53-man roster for more than […] The post Green Bay Packers: Re-Sign Swiss Army Knife to Practice Squad for Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:18 PMPackers release WR Bo Melton, intend to retain him on practice squad
Melton’s release appears to be procedural to open up a roster spot, but the mechanics remain a bit unclear.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:05 PMGreen Bay Packers release receiver Bo Melton, but he's expected back
The Green Bay Packers are releasing receiver Bo Melton, but the core special teamer is not expected to miss the season opener against the Vikings.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:00 PMPackers release Bo Melton, but will bring him back on practice squad
The Packers have made a surprising roster move on Friday, but there’s more to it than it initially appears.
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