On December 27, 2022, Bo Melton was added to the Green Bay Packers’ active roster after being selected from the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks. On August 29, 2023, Green Bay released him; however, the following day, he was added to their practice squad.
Melton has made three appearances on the active gameday roster in 2023, defying the customary practice squad limitations. He played in his first NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it was his impressive New Year’s Eve performance against the Minnesota Vikings that drew praise from fans, coaches, teammates, and the media.
Melton stood in for a receiving corps beset by injuries, providing the necessary support when the Packers needed it. With Jayden Reed leaving the game at halftime with a chest injury, Christian Watson out with a hamstring injury, and Dontayvion Wicks inactive, Melton emerged as the team’s go-to man. He finished Sunday Night Football with 105 yards, a touchdown, and six receptions. He became the first receiver in Green Bay history to reach 100 yards in a game, as was to be expected.
Melton performed a fantastic job of taking advantage of gaps in the secondary.
In the first quarter, Jordan Love was able to establish a connection with him on a second-and-long. Melton executed a brilliant inside post route to the right, deftly making Ahkeeb Evans hesitate in coverage and setting up a big play.
Just before the end of the third quarter, Melton scored his first touchdown in the NFL. The Packers chose to go for the end zone when faced with a third-and-short situation. Melton spotted a gap in a normally crowded area of the field.
Additionally, he can focus well. Melton manages to grab the football regardless of how close the defenders get. Not to mention, Love has an easier time because of where the ball is placed!
Against the Carolina Panthers, Love unleashed a dart with a gorgeous arm angle. With a defender chasing after him, Melton managed to snag it while running.
With a hint of 2020, Melton caught a pass from Sean Clifford during garbage time. It seemed as though he was socially isolated.
Melton caught a pass from Sean Clifford during garbage time that had a hint of 2020. He appeared to be socially withdrawing from defenders and other players on the field, as if he was in his own zone.
Melton is a reliable backup quarterback for the Packers when they need him. Among players in his skill position, he played in 66% of the offensive snaps against the Vikings.
Melton has demonstrated a remarkable work ethic and dedication to ongoing development, as emphasized by Matt LaFleur. Melton constantly tries to become an expert in every area. That reveals a great deal about him and the kind of person the Packers want in their locker room. The emphasis on diligence, a hunger for knowledge, and consideration for others is consistent with Green Bay’s mission to cultivate a winning, positive, and industrious culture. Melton’s commitment to self-improvement is essential in forming the culture of the team.
With Watson, Wicks, and Reed doubtful against the Chicago Bears this week, Melton should play more. For Green Bay, the matchup in Chicago is practically a playoff game. Melton may become more involved, which brings an interesting dimension to the picture and gives us a chance to see how he responds to pressure and pivotal moments.
Melton is young, just like the rest of the receiver group, so it’s crucial to have reasonable expectations for him at this point in his development. But he has proven himself to be dependable time and time again. Melton has shown to be a dependable player when the Packers have needed him to be one, even though we might not always see fireworks when he takes the field. Even though he doesn’t always produce something outstanding, he has the abilities and resources to finish the task.
