Packers elevate Bo Melton and Kristian Welch for Vikings game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Green Bay Packers have elevated wide receiver Bo Melton and linebacker Kristian Welch to the active roster for the upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings. Melton was released from the 53-man roster earlier this week before re-signing to the practice squad. The temporary elevation makes him eligible to play in Sunday's Week 1 matchup. Over the past three seasons, Melton has recorded 28 catches for 416 yards and two touchdowns across 38 games. The team also promoted Welch, who appeared in eight games last season and tallied three tackles. These roster moves bolster the team's depth as they prepare to face Minnesota.
- •Bo Melton re-signed to the practice squad after his release earlier this week.
- •Melton is eligible to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings following his elevation.
- •Kristian Welch joins the active roster after recording three tackles last season.
- •The Packers face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers re-sign Bo Melton to practice squad, elevate him and 1 other for Minnesota Vikings matchup
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Packers elevate 2 from practice squad for Week 1 vs. Vikings
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Packers elevate WR Bo Melton, LB Kristian Welch
"The Green Bay Packers are preparing to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week One of the 2026 NFL season. The biggest news of the eve of the matchup, of course, was the historic contract extension agreed to by star tight end Tucker Kraft. This ensures that he will not only be a viable weapon [...]
"Wide receiver Bo Melton lost his spot on the Packers' 53-man roster this week, but he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
"Do not fret, Green Bay WR Bo Melton is going to be on the field on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:47 PMGreen Bay Packers re-sign Bo Melton to practice squad, elevate him and 1 other for Minnesota Vikings matchup
The Green Bay Packers are preparing to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week One of the 2026 NFL season. The biggest news of the eve of the matchup, of course, was the historic contract extension agreed to by star tight end Tucker Kraft. This ensures that he will not only be a viable weapon [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:34 PMPackers elevate 2 from practice squad for Week 1 vs. Vikings
Do not fret, Green Bay WR Bo Melton is going to be on the field on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:22 PMPackers elevate WR Bo Melton, LB Kristian Welch
Wide receiver Bo Melton lost his spot on the Packers' 53-man roster this week, but he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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