Only Bo Melton misses Green Bay Packers Jan. 6 practice ahead of playoffs

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GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers held a walkthrough practice Jan. 6 as they prepare to open the playoffs against the Chicago Bears in the NFC wild-card round.

Since the team didn't hold a full practice, participation reports are an estimation, and only one player was held out.

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Here's the latest from Jan. 6 practice.

Bo Melton injury update

Packers all-purpose player Bo Melton was the lone player who didn't participate in practice.

Melton, who is a key contributor on special teams, injured his knee while making a tackle on punt team in the second quarter of the regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.

Eight players were limited in practice

According to the Packers' injury report, Warren Brinson (foot), Javon Bullard (knee), Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder), Nick Niemann (IR/pectoral), Zach Tom (back/knee), Dontayvion Wicks (concussion), John Williams (IR/back) and Malik Willis (shoulder/hamstring) were limited participants in practice.

Matthew Golden (Achilles) and Lukas Van Ness (foot) were full participants.

Jordan Love injury update

Packers quarterback Jordan Love is off the injury report.

Love suffered a concussion in the Week 16 road game in Chicago and was inactive the following week against the Baltimore Ravens. He cleared protocols heading into the Vikings game and was listed as backup to Clayton Tune, but didn't play in the game.