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Why former WR Bo Melton is playing cornerback for Green Bay Packers
Bo Melton is playing cornerback for the Green Bay Packers because they have too many wide receivers. Green Bay has a stacked WR depth chart with names like Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Mecole Hardman, Matthew Golden and Savion Williams all in the picture.
In impressive rep against Matthew Golden, Packers’ Bo Melton shows he’s progressing as a cornerback
It’s too early to predict where Bo Melton’s position change will lead, but coordinator Jeff Hafley said the team will be patient with the transition.
‘Definitely going to be one for the books:’ Bo Melton is excited for his in-game debut at cornerback — and so are his Packers teammates and coaches
The Green Bay Packers first-team All-Pro safety and defensive linchpin will get to watch his friend, teammate and — this still seems a little crazy, right? — fellow defensive back, Bo Melton, play his first NFL game at cornerback after transitioning from wide receiver during the offseason and throughout training camp.
Packers' Bo Melton shares feelings on position change from wide receiver to cornerback
Bo Melton may not have made the Green Bay Packers if he stayed at wide receiver. But as a cornerback? Look out. Melton has made a strong case to not just be on the roster, but he's expected to see snaps with the first-team defense in Green Bay's preseason opener due to an injury or two. ESPN's Rob Demovsky wrote this on Thursday:
Packers CB Bo Melton’s position change is paying off with coaches
Melton has held his own by making plays during practice while working with the second-team defense. It could be something to do with his brother being an NFL corner for the Arizona Cardinals, but the movements came naturally when coaches first moved him there during the offseason program.
Bo Melton Won’t Back Down as Packers’ Cornerback Competition Heats Up
Bo Melton knows the odds, he just isn't worried about them. Competition is where he has thrived during his entire career. This time, he's doing it at a new position.
Packers veteran Bo Melton says he's enjoying the move from receiver to cornerback
Packers veteran Bo Melton says he's feeling more comfortable in his move from wide receiver to cornerback.
Bo Melton moves to cornerback full time, other takeaways from Day 1 of Packers training camp
Bo Melton had been splitting practice time between receiver and cornerback, but with the start of training camp he’s working full time on defense.
Bo Melton will spend most of his time at cornerback in Packers camp
The Packers took a look at Bo Melton as a cornerback during their offseason program and the experiment is set to continue in training camp.
Packers Bo Melton adjusts to cornerback, impresses team
Packers reporter Rob Demovsky highlights Bo Melton's switch to cornerback from wide receiver.
Bo Melton Has Surprised Himself at Packers Training Camp
Bo Melton’s transition from receiver to cornerback has gone surprisingly smooth. He says he is confident ahead of Saturday’s preseason game against the Jets.
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Bo Melton: 'I still love receiver as it is, but I'm starting to like corner too'

Green Bay Packers CB Bo Melton spoke to the media on Thursday about his experience at cornerback through training camp, and his excitement to play the position in a preseason game.
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Packers' signing Corey Ballentine could signal writing on the wall for roster hopeful Bo Melton

Bo Melton has made the unselfish switch to the CB position. However, a recent signing could very well mean Melton is going to get the short end of the straw.

Packers vs. Jets: 5 things to watch in preseason opener

Five things to watch when the Green Bay Packers open the preseason against the New York Jets on Saturday night.