Patrick Herbert is heading to Los Angeles, and for the first time since their Oregon days, he may end up in the same locker room as his brother Justin Herbert.
A league source confirmed Monday night that the tight end has chosen to sign with the Chargers’ practice squad after clearing waivers. Patrick Herbert was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, and the deal was not yet official when the source spoke on condition of anonymity.
The move gives the Herbert brothers a chance to share a team environment again, something that has not happened since their brief overlap in Eugene. Patrick’s freshman season at Oregon came in 2019, when he played in only two games and did not record a catch. Justin was a senior that year and turned in a big season, throwing for 3,471 yards, 32 touchdowns and six interceptions as Oregon finished 12-2.
Justin Herbert, whom the Chargers drafted No. 6 in 2020, has since built a résumé that includes Rookie of the Year honors and two Pro Bowl selections over six seasons.
Patrick Herbert’s college career was longer and more productive as he appeared in 43 games for the Ducks. His best stretch came in 2023, his junior year, when he caught 15 passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns. He went undrafted in 2025 before signing with Jacksonville in January.
Getting from the practice squad to the active roster won’t be easy. The Chargers already list five tight ends on their depth chart: starter Charlie Kolar and reserves Oronde Gadsden, David Njoku, Scott Matlock and Evan Svoboda.
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