After a strong performance against the Vikings, the Packers add Bo Melton to the active roster.
One day after his game-changing performance in a 33-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Bo Melton was added to the Green Bay Packers’ active roster.
On Monday, the Packers declared that wide receiver Samori Toure has been placed on injured reserve and that they have signed Melton off their practice squad. Tyler Coyle, a safety, was also added by the Packers to their practice squad.
In the Vikings game, Melton caught six catches for 105 yards, earning coach Matt LaFleur’s game ball. Melton finished with the first 100-yard receiving effort by any Packer this season, having scored his first career touchdown on a 9-yard reception in the third quarter.
Following Sunday’s game, LaFleur remarked, “From the moment that Bo came here, (he’s had) just
an unbelievable attitude, unbelievable approach.” “He has always prioritized the team. carries a lot
of energy. Takes excellent pride in his profession, performs well when he’s not up, and gives
stunning looks and strong performances on display teams. He also helps the defense by prepping
our corners and our defenders for any receiver the defense may need to take away. I’m just
overjoyed for him because he deserves it.
Melton was activated for four games this season, but he has spent the majority of it on the practice
squad for the Packers. After the Seahawks chose Melton from Rutgers in the seventh round of the
2022 draft, the Packers signed him off of Seattle’s practice squad in the latter part of the season.
After the Vikings game, Melton remarked, “I’ll say that being on the practice squad is difficult.”
“I’ve always considered myself to be a fantastic player and had faith in my abilities. You can’t let
those days depress you when you’re on the practice squad. You must practice diligently outside
each and every day. You never know when it will be your turn.
Melton has 149 yards on 10 receptions across his last two games. Before those two games, he had
only ever caught one pass for seven yards in his career.
Toure, a Nebraska native and seventh-round selection in 2022, has eight catches for 78 yards so far
this year.
