Packers release Cal Adomitis, confirm long snapper choice for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Green Bay Packers released long snapper Cal Adomitis on August 30, 2026, as they confirm their choice to start Matt Orzech for the upcoming season. Orzech, who has been on the PUP list due to a calf injury, is anticipated to be healthy in time for Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. Adomitis, who joined the team early in training camp, played a role during preseason games but did not secure the position. The Packers aim for a smooth start to the season, relying on Orzech's experience as the team's long snapper since 2023.
- •Packers cut long snapper Cal Adomitis on August 30, 2026
- •Matt Orzech is set to be the starting long snapper
- •Orzech has been recovering from a calf injury
- •Adomitis participated in all three preseason games
- •Regular season opener is against the Minnesota Vikings on September 10, 2026
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Packers make decision at long snapper, release Cal Adomitis
"The Packers appear to have made a decision at long snapper to start the 2026 season.
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