Bo Melton's switch from wide receiver to cornerback initially raised eyebrows. Then his performances turned heads. Now, the Green Bay Packers veteran is all but guaranteed to make the 53-man roster.
In a forgettable night at Lambeau that provided far more negatives than positives for the Packers, head coach Matt LaFleur quietly provided clarity over Melton's future. It's not about a specific moment or play, but how the Packers used their receiver-turned-cornerback. LaFleur pulled Melton early from the contest, a clear sign that he is part of his long-term plans.
"If you thought Bo Melton wasn't a roster lock, he was wearing a ball cap with his pads off on the sideline in the third quarter," Matt Schneidman of The Athletic wrote during the game.