After a strong performance against the Vikings, the Packers add Bo Melton to the active roster.
On Sunday, December 31, 2023, in Minneapolis, during the second half of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings, Bo Melton of the Packers celebrates his touchdown catch. Bruce Kluckhohn/AP Photo
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On Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina, wide receiver Bo Melton of the Green Bay Packers sprints against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game. (Image by Jacob Kupferman/AP)
On Sunday, December 31, 2023, in Minneapolis, during the second half of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings, Bo Melton of the Packers catches a touchdown pass. Bruce Kluckhohn/AP Photo
(AP) — GREEN BAY, WI One day after he had a breakout performance in the Green Bay Packers’ 33-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Bo Melton was added to the team’s 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.
Melton received game ball from head coach Matt LaFleur after catching six catches for 105 yards against the Vikings. 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 a great attitude, unbelievable approach.” “He has always prioritised the team. carries a lot of energy. Takes excellent pride in his profession, performs admirably when he’s not up, and gives stunning looks and strong performances on display teams. He also helps the defence by prepping our corners and our defence for any receiver the defence 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 challenging.” “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 practise 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.
The Packers (8-8) will host the Chicago Bears (7-9) on Sunday to wrap off the regular season. The Packers would qualify for the playoffs as wild cards if they won.
