Packers Place ‘Swiss Army Knife’ On IR

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Bo Melton #16 of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

The Green Bay Packers made a strategic decision to rest their key players during their dead-rubber bout against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.

The Packers lost 16-3, and their record went down to 9-7-1, but the benefit was kept in ensuring the core nucleus of the team remains healthy for the Wild Card round matchup this coming Saturday night at division-rivals, the Chicago Bears.

And that justification has, unfortunately, been very much vindicated on Wednesday, when the Packers saw versatile cornerback and receiver, Bo Melton, be placed on injured reserve with a knee injury sustained in the final regular season game.

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Matt LaFleur says Bo Melton is going on IR because of the knee injury he suffered in Minnesota. Calls Melton a “Swiss army knife.” Has played a big role on special teams this season and contributed periodically on offense. Not an ACL, but enough to land on IR.

11:56 am · 7 Jan 2026

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“Matt LaFleur says Bo Melton is going on IR because of the knee injury he suffered in Minnesota. Calls Melton a “Swiss army knife.” Has played a big role on special teams this season and contributed periodically on offense. Not an ACL, but enough to land on IR.” The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman wrote in an X post on Wednesday morning.

Melton has played in 16 games this season, with 1 start – managing 107 yards receiving and 1 touchdown in the process.

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