Patrick Herbert is heading to the Chargers’ practice squad, bringing a familiar last name to Los Angeles’ roster.
The tight end, who is the younger brother of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, signed with the team after being waived Sunday by the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Garafolo also reported that Patrick drew interest from multiple teams before landing with the Chargers.
Patrick Herbert is 25 and spent last season on Jacksonville’s practice squad after going undrafted in 2025. He later signed a reserve/future contract with the Jaguars in January, then finished the preseason with two catches for 12 yards.
The move adds a new twist to a family connection that already has a little history behind it. The Chargers lost 35-6 to Jacksonville last November, though Patrick was not on the active roster for that game. Before that matchup, he said that he didn't think he had ever played opposite Justin.
The brothers did overlap at Oregon in 2019, but Patrick redshirted while Justin starred for the Ducks and helped guide them to a 12-2 record before being drafted sixth overall by the Chargers.
Over his Oregon career, Patrick totaled 31 catches for 388 yards and four touchdowns in 43 games, including 10 receptions for 97 yards in his final season in 2024.
Justin Herbert, meanwhile, threw for 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns in 16 games last season, helping the Chargers reach the playoffs before they fell to the New England Patriots in the wild-card round.
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