Overview

• General manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed that Melton will spend most of the first weeks of training camp at cornerback as the team evaluates his fit in the secondary.
• Melton’s uniform number has been changed from 80 to 16 to signal his transition to the defensive backfield.
• The move addresses depth concerns after the Packers released two-time All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander and made only a modest addition in Nate Hobbs.
• Melton’s special teams success and offseason drills with defensive backs coaches have laid the groundwork for his positional switch.
• Testing Melton’s versatility also helps the Packers manage a crowded wide receiver room while seeking long-term solutions at cornerback.