Saints Acquire Dolphins Player in Roster Shake-up

WHO:

neworleanssaints.com - Cal Adomitis is a five-year NFL veteran.

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis was a team captain and Reese's Senior Bowl selection during his college career.

neworleanssaints.com - Cal Adomitis, long snapper, signed by the New Orleans Saints.

neworleanssaints.com - Mickey Loomis, Executive Vice President/General Manager of the New Orleans Saints.

neworleanssaints.com - Kelvin Banks Jr., tackle, placed on Injured Reserve by the New Orleans Saints.

neworleanssaints.com - Audric Estime, running back, reached an injury settlement with the New Orleans Saints.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Miami Dolphins signed Cal Adomitis a week prior to his signing with the Saints, indicating they needed a long snapper in case of injury.

Heavy NFL - The Dolphins did not choose to get rid of Adomitis; he was signed by the Saints shortly after joining the Dolphins.

Heavy NFL - The Miami Dolphins signed Cal Adomitis a week prior to his signing with the Saints, indicating they needed a long snapper in case of injury.

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis spent the 2026 offseason with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, and Miami Dolphins.

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis recorded two coverage stops during his nine games with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025.

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis recorded eight coverage stops during his NFL career.

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis appeared in all three postseason contests for the AFC Champion Bengals in 2022.

neworleanssaints.com - The New Orleans Saints signed Cal Adomitis to the active roster.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints placed Kelvin Banks Jr. on Injured Reserve.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints reached an injury settlement with Audric Estime.

Heavy NFL - The Miami Dolphins signed Cal Adomitis a week prior to his signing with the Saints.

WHERE:

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis played five seasons at the University of Pittsburgh.

neworleanssaints.com - New Orleans, Louisiana, home of the New Orleans Saints.

neworleanssaints.com - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, birthplace of Cal Adomitis.

WHEN:

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis finished his college career in 2021.

neworleanssaints.com - Cal Adomitis was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals following the 2022 NFL Draft.

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis played in 58 games with the Bengals from 2022 to 2024 and with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025.

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis played in nine games for the Eagles in 2025.

WHY:

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis was named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for his commitment to community service.

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis received Pitt's prestigious 'Blue-Gold' Award for exemplifying excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and citizenship.

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis received the Patrick Mannelly Award as the nation's top collegiate long snapper.

Heavy NFL - The Dolphins needed a long snapper in case of injury, leading to the signing of Cal Adomitis.

HOW:

neworleanssaints.com - Adomitis handled both long- and short-snapping duties in 64 consecutive games at Pitt.

neworleanssaints.com - Cal Adomitis was signed to the active roster as a replacement for Scott Daly, who was signed by the Chicago Bears.

The Miami Dolphins recently signed Cal Adomitis as a precautionary measure for their long snapping needs. Just a week after joining the Dolphins, Adomitis was signed by the New Orleans Saints, indicating that Miami was looking to bolster their roster in case of injury. Interestingly, the Dolphins opted not to release Adomitis before he made the move to the Saints.