Packers Release Bo Melton, Intend to Re-Sign Him in Perplexing Roster Move

The expectation is that the wide receiver will be re-signed to the practice squad and elevated for Sunday’s opener against the Vikings.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In a somewhat surprising transaction, the Green Bay Packers released versatile wide receiver Bo Melton on Friday, two days before they’re scheduled to face the Minnesota Vikings.

Don’t jump to conclusions just yet, though. Melton will presumably pass through waivers unclaimed and be re-signed to the Packers’ practice squad. But that’s n…