Patrick Herbert is getting another shot in the NFL, and this one comes with a family twist. He is joining the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad, putting him on the same team as his brother, quarterback Justin Herbert.
Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network first reported the move. Garafolo also noted that Herbert had other practice-squad opportunities, but ultimately picked the Chargers.
For the Herbert family, it’s a rare setup. Patrick and Justin are now in the same NFL organization, even though they’ll be filling different roles. That kind of brother-to-brother reunion at the pro level does not happen often, and it gives them a chance to be around each other throughout the season.
Patrick has been trying to carve out his own path since entering the league, and this next stop gives him a fresh chance to keep building. Starting on the practice squad means he can keep developing inside the system while competing for more. It also adds another chapter to the Herbert brothers’ football story, now in Los Angeles.
On the field, Patrick gives the Chargers another tight end to work with and develop. He can learn the offense, sharpen his game and stay ready if his number is called. With that tight end room, he stands to benefit from being around the group.
He could also give the Chargers some added insurance at the position. The season can shift fast, and having a tight end already in-house can matter in a hurry. Herbert had a solid run with the Ducks and also served as a depth piece for the Jaguars, and now he gets a new opportunity to keep his NFL career moving forward.
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