The offseason journey for the Green Bay Packers has reached another exhilarating stage as head coach Matt LaFleur’s squad wraps up organized team activities (OTAs) this week. With those workouts now in the rearview mirror, all eyes are turning toward the mandatory minicamp set to unfold from Tuesday through Thursday—a hard date where more clarity will emerge about the team’s roster.
Although OTAs are voluntary, they serve as a crucial platform for both new arrivals and established players looking to impress the coaching staff. As the dust settles on these workouts, one standout rookie has certainly made an impression, creating waves that could have ramifications for a veteran in the wide receiver room.
Packers Rookie WR Savion Williams is Making Waves
This year’s NFL draft saw the Packers bolster their wide receiver corps with two promising prospects. First, they selected Texas’ Matthew Golden with the 23rd overall pick, followed by TCU’s Savion Williams at Pick No. 87. While Golden garners the spotlight typical of a first-round selection, it is Williams who has captured considerable attention this offseason.
Standing tall at 6-foot-4 and weighing 222 pounds, it didn’t take long for Williams to establish himself as a force on the field. His physical presence makes him the heaviest wideout on the roster, and he shares a height advantage with fellow receiver Christian Watson, making a formidable combination.
Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich is brimming with enthusiasm about the potential applications for Williams in the passing attack. “I’m excited about a lot of the different things that we can do with Savion, for sure, whether it’s handing him the ball or his routes down the field,” Stenavich stated. His excitement reflects the coaching staff’s ambition to maximize Williams’ capabilities and showcase his dynamic skill set.
As Williams continues to rise within the depth chart, the situation becomes precarious for several receivers vying for roster spots, including Bo Melton. After being picked up from the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad in December 2022, Melton made an immediate impact, recording 16 catches for 218 yards and a touchdown across his six appearances with the Packers. However, last season brought challenges, as he managed only an 8-91-0 stat line over 17 games.
With the addition of Williams—and Golden in the mix—the Packers’ receiver depth is thinning, making Melton’s road ahead appear precarious. This year, the passing attack will not only rely on returning players like Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Christian Watson but will also be bolstered by offseason signing Mecole Hardman. Given the talented roster ahead of him, Melton finds himself in a squeeze, raising doubts about his role with the team.
Financially, the Packers could opt to move on from Melton with minimal impact to their salary cap. According to Spotrac, a trade or release could eliminate his entire $1.03 million cap hit, providing the team with flexibility as they finalize their roster decisions.
Watching how Melton performs at minicamp will be crucial; unless he steps up as an indispensable component, his time in Green Bay could very well be drawing to a close. Meanwhile, Savion Williams is not just a player to watch—he’s shaping up to be a vital piece of the Packers’ offensive strategy for years to come. As minicamp approaches, Packers fans are in for an exciting glimpse of what the future may hold.
