Bo Melton has re-signed with the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to a one-year, $1.145 million exclusive-rights free-agent tender. He missed the playoffs last season due to a knee injury but contributed as a special-teams player and receiver.
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Bo Melton signed a one-year, $1.145 million tender
Melton suffered a serious knee injury in the season finale against Minnesota on Jan. 4, forcing him to miss the playoff loss to the Chicago Bears. A special-teams ace on return and coverage units, Melton spent last offseason moving from receiver to cornerback, though he still wound up playing almost exclusively on offense. He caught four passes for 107 yards in 2025, including a touchdown against the Bears in the regular season.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Bo Melton (16) is shown during the fourth quarter of their preseason game Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-7.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Bo Melton (16) is shown during the fourth quarter of their preseason game Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-7.
With the Packers losing receivers Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks in the offseason, not to mention the addition of a , it's logical that Melton would again return to an offensive role in 2026 when not already occupied by special teams.
Q&A
What is Bo Melton's contract value with the Packers?
Bo Melton's contract with the Packers is worth $1.145 million for one year.
Why did Bo Melton miss the playoffs last season?
Bo Melton missed the playoffs due to a serious knee injury suffered in the season finale against Minnesota.
What positions has Bo Melton played for the Packers?
Bo Melton has played both receiver and cornerback during his time with the Packers, though he primarily played on offense.
How did Bo Melton perform in the 2025 season?
In the 2025 season, Bo Melton caught four passes for 107 yards, including a touchdown against the Bears.
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Exclusive-rights free agents have fewer than three seasons of accrued NFL experience on an expiring contract. The player can't negotiate with other teams if tendered, and it's common practice for the player to sign the one-year tender and play on the league minimum base salary. With three accrued seasons, the player becomes a restricted free agent, and with four or more, unrestricted.
Quay Walker (upper left, clockwise), Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs and Sean Rhyan were four of the Green Bay Packers' 20 free agents during the 2026 offseason. Are any of them returning to Green Bay next season?
Scroll through this gallery to see their status and every free agent's as free agency period opened on Monday, March 9.
John FitzPatrick, 26, tight end, unrestricted free agent
Sean Rhyan, 25, offensive lineman, unrestricted free agent
A restricted free agent is a player with three accrued seasons and an expired contract. These players are free to negotiate and sign with any team, but their original team can offer them one of various qualifying offers that come with the right of first refusal and/or draft-pick compensation.
Kamal Hadden, 25, cornerback, exclusive rights free agent
Exclusive rights free agents are players with fewer than three accrued seasons and an expired contract. If his original team offers him a one-year contract at the league minimum, the player cannot negotiate with other teams.
Donovan Jennings, 27, offensive lineman, exclusive rights free agent
Bo Melton, 27, cornerback/wide receiver, exclusive rights free agent
RE-SIGNED WITH THE PACKERS
Lecitus Smith, 28, offensive lineman, exclusive rights free agent
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Quay Walker (upper left, clockwise), Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs and Sean Rhyan were four of the Green Bay Packers' 20 free agents during the 2026 offseason. Are any of them returning to Green Bay next season?
Scroll through this gallery to see their status and every free agent's as free agency period opened on Monday, March 9.
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Quay Walker (upper left, clockwise), Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs and Sean Rhyan were four of the Green Bay Packers' 20 free agents during the 2026 offseason. Are any of them returning to Green Bay next season?
Scroll through this gallery to see their status and every free agent's as free agency period opened on Monday, March 9.
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John FitzPatrick, 26, tight end, unrestricted free agent
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Sean Rhyan, 25, offensive lineman, unrestricted free agent
A restricted free agent is a player with three accrued seasons and an expired contract. These players are free to negotiate and sign with any team, but their original team can offer them one of various qualifying offers that come with the right of first refusal and/or draft-pick compensation.
Kamal Hadden, 25, cornerback, exclusive rights free agent
Exclusive rights free agents are players with fewer than three accrued seasons and an expired contract. If his original team offers him a one-year contract at the league minimum, the player cannot negotiate with other teams.
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Donovan Jennings, 27, offensive lineman, exclusive rights free agent
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Bo Melton, 27, cornerback/wide receiver, exclusive rights free agent
RE-SIGNED WITH THE PACKERS
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Lecitus Smith, 28, offensive lineman, exclusive rights free agent
To accrue a season, a player must have been on the team's roster for six or more regular-season games. The player does not need to be active on gameday. Players on injured reserve or the Physically Unable to Perform list also get credit toward an accrued season.
