Pittsburgh, PA – May 18, 2026 – Pittsburgh Steelers roster moves took an unexpected turn off the field just hours after one veteran player learned his time with the organization had come to an end.
According to multiple local reports, a former Steelers long snapper was arrested in downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday night following an alleged incident involving public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Sources indicate the incident occurred shortly after the player had been informed of his release from the team earlier that day. Witnesses at the scene described him as visibly emotional and under the influence in a busy public area near a popular downtown district.
Police were reportedly called after bystanders noticed a heated situation that began escalating quickly.
Officers arrived at approximately 9:30 p.m. EST, where the former Steelers player allegedly resisted detention and continued shouting at the scene. Authorities confirmed that no one was seriously injured, though the incident resulted in multiple charges being filed.
The player at the center of the situation was later identified as veteran long snapper Cal Adomitis.
Adomitis had been part of Pittsburgh’s special teams room, contributing primarily as a backup and rotational special teams player during his time with the organization. While he had not appeared in a game this season, teammates and coaches reportedly respected his professionalism and leadership behind the scenes.
That made the news even more difficult for those inside the Steelers facility.
The Steelers organization later released a statement through head coach Mike McCarthy, emphasizing both concern and support for Adomitis during a difficult personal moment.
*“This is a difficult situation. Even though he hasn’t played a single game this season, we brought him to Pittsburgh. As soon as we learned of the incident, the team reached out to provide support — both legal and emotional. We are here to help him get through this challenging time. Once he is a member of the Steelers, he will always be part of our family.”*
Adomitis was booked overnight and later released on bail Monday morning EST. The incident remains under investigation, with a court appearance expected later this month.
For Pittsburgh, the story has quickly become about more than a roster move or an off-field mistake.
It has become a reminder of how the Steelers view the people who pass through their locker room — not simply as players, but as part of a football family that does not disappear the moment a transaction becomes official.
