Packers release WR Bo Melton, per Adam Schefter

He made Green Bay's initial 53-man roster.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read

Packers have released WR Bo Melton. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Melton returned to receiver full time this offseason after a trial at cornerback in 2025. [Green Bay's August profile](https://www.packers.com/news/secondary-sabbatical-shaped-bo-melton-into-better-receiver-aug-11-2026) also documented his work on kickoff returns and punt coverage.

Why it matters: The departure affects both receiving depth and special teams personnel. It extends the Packers' offseason changes at receiver into the regular season.

By the numbers: Green Bay initially kept six receivers on its 2026 roster, including Melton. [Packers roster breakdown](https://www.packers.com/news/packers-keep-six-receivers-seven-defensive-linemen-here-s-the-initial-2026-roster).

What to watch: Watch whether Green Bay fills the opening at receiver or allocates the roster spot elsewhere.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-09-11T18:37:35.653741+00:00

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