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Eagles Place Hughlett, Okoronkwo on IR, Sign Veteran Long Snapper Cal Adomitis

Philadelphia turns to former Bengals long snapper Cal Adomitis after Hughlett's undisclosed setback.

Overview

  • The team placed long snapper Charley Hughlett on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed issue after he appeared in the first four games.
  • Edge rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo also went on injured reserve following a torn triceps sustained in the win over the Buccaneers.
  • Cal Adomitis, 27, joins as the new long snapper after playing 49 games for Cincinnati since entering the NFL as an undrafted Pitt product in 2022.
  • Hughlett dealt with a neck injury in training camp, when the Eagles briefly used Christian Johnstone, who remains a free agent.
  • Philadelphia additionally released linebacker Lance Dixon from the practice squad as it prepares for Week 5 against Denver.