Philadelphia — October 1, 2025 — The Philadelphia Eagles have urgently signed Cal Adomitis, former Pittsburgh Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals long snapper, a First-Team All-American and Patrick Mannelly Award winner for the nation’s top long snapper. The move comes as the Eagles’ special teams unit reels from injuries, with Charley Hughlett placed on Injured Reserve (IR).

The addition of Adomitis is designed to immediately stabilize the snap–hold–kick triangle for the kicking operation — a microscopic detail that can swing outcomes. Within that sequence, the rhythm and accuracy of the snap determine the holder’s contact window and the kicker’s strike point — factors that directly affect both trajectory and power.

Head coach Nick Sirianni: “We need immediate stability at long snapper. Cal is a proven player in terms of discipline and precision. This is the necessary step to keep our operation running smoothly while the roster is being stretched by injuries.”

Adomitis, 27, built his name at Pitt with an iron-man run of appearances, was voted team captain, earned First-Team All-American honors and the Patrick Mannelly Award in 2021, then signed as an undrafted free agent and became the starting long snapper in Cincinnati. His professional profile is anchored by two hallmarks: downfield accuracy on long snaps (for punts and field goals) and operational consistency under pressure.

In Philadelphia, the top priority is helping Jake Elliott and Braden Mann maintain their familiar tempo. The special-teams coaching staff  has scheduled extra sessions before play resumes after the bye: auditing protection calls for the field-goal unit, calibrating operation time to shorten the snap-to-kick window, and simulating overload/edge pressure packages that opponents frequently deploy.

Special teams coordinator Michael Clay: “We’ll simplify a few procedures so Cal can integrate as fast as possible. The goal is accuracy first, speed second — once the rhythm is right, the speed follows.”

The impact of this signing goes beyond a niche position. With Hughlett sidelined long-term, the Eagles avoid emergency patch-work with non-specialists — scenarios that can invite bad snaps, late holds, or leaky edge protection. Having a true, specialist LS reduces cumulative error risk and protects “cheap” but precious points on the scoreboard.

In the broader context of an injury crisis forcing constant lineup shuffles, the deal for Adomitis brings micro-stability: shoring up a small link so the entire system runs cleaner. The Eagles expect him to contribute immediately on field goal/extra point and punt units, while also helping in coverage groups as needed.

General manager Howie Roseman: “We’ve always believed that edges come from details. When the roster is stretched, the value of a perfect snap becomes even more decisive.”

In the short term, the Eagles will place Adomitis on the active roster while keeping a flexible practice-squad elevation slot for positions affected downstream by injuries. The operational plan is to eliminate procedural errors — from off-center snaps and late holds to exposed edges — that can steal controllable points.

If the plan stays on track, the Eagles believe this specialized addition will keep the field-goal unit “clean,” preserve Elliott’s hot form, and provide a foundation to push through a difficult stretch — where victories are often decided by the smallest details.
Source: https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1973129332873703443