Risk Flags
2- Roster Spot Security
Melton was released and re-signed to the practice squad ahead of the 2026 opener before being elevated for Week 1, signaling the team views him as replaceable roster insurance rather than a locked-in piece.
- Target Competition
He sits behind three established options (Watson, Golden, Reed) on the depth chart and competes with several younger depth bodies for remaining looks, capping target share in the single digits to low teens.