Green Bay Packers release Cal Adomitis as Matt Orzech returns from injury

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Green Bay Packers release Cal Adomitis as Matt Orzech returns from injury
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The Green Bay Packers released long snapper Cal Adomitis on August 30, 2026, ahead of the league's roster cut deadline. Adomitis was signed earlier this summer while veteran long snapper Matt Orzech remained on the active/PUP list due to a calf injury. During his time with the team, Adomitis established a strong operational rapport with kicker Trey Smack, who successfully converted all 16 of his field goal and extra point attempts throughout the camp. The organization intends to activate Orzech from the PUP list, making him available for the Week 1 regular season opener. This change comes despite reports that Smack experienced kicking struggles during the spring season when Orzech served as the primary long snapper. The coaching staff now looks to reintegrate the veteran into the special teams unit.

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  • Green Bay released Cal Adomitis on August 30, 2026.
  • Matt Orzech is expected to be activated from the PUP list for Week 1.
  • Trey Smack made 16 of 16 kicks while working with Adomitis this summer.
  • Orzech missed all team practices during the summer due to a calf injury.
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The Green Bay Packers placed veteran long snapper Matt Orzech on the active/PUP list to start training camp with a calf injury. This led the Packers to sign Cal Adomitis. Adomitis has had a strong training camp, meshing well with Trey Smack, who made all 16 attempts, going 7-for-7 on extra points and 9-for-9 on […] The post Green Bay Packers: Make Puzzling Long Snapper Decision appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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