Herbert Brothers Reunite in LA
Tight End Patrick Herbert Signs With Chargers, Reuniting With Brother Justin
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Jacksonville’s tight end room was clearly reshaped this offseason, with the Jaguars drafting Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol and keeping Brenton Strange and Quintin Morris on the 53-man roster; they currently have two openings to fill on the practice squad after waiving Patrick Herbert.
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Patrick Herbert’s Oregon résumé includes 31 receptions for 388 yards and four touchdowns in 43 career games, with a COVID-19-related redshirt in 2020; his final college season (2024) produced 10 receptions for 97 yards.
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The brothers’ pairing traces to Oregon in 2019, when Patrick overlapped with Justin but redshirted while Justin led the Ducks to a 12‑2 season.
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Patrick Herbert has yet to record a regular-season NFL catch; his NFL action to date consists of two preseason receptions for 12 yards.
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He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2025 and signed a reserve/future contract with Jacksonville in January, before eventually joining the Chargers’ practice squad.
Patrick Herbert, the younger brother of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, has joined Los Angeles' practice squad after the Jacksonville Jaguars waived him. NFL Network reported that Herbert fielded multiple offers before choosing the Chargers, conducting extensive research on potential landing spots. The tight end caught two passes for 12 yards in Jacksonville's preseason but never recorded a regular-season NFL catch.
The move reunites the brothers after their time together at Oregon in 2019, when Patrick redshirted while Justin led the Ducks to a 12-2 season. Patrick finished his college career with 31 receptions for 388 yards and four touchdowns across 43 games. The signing adds depth to Los Angeles' tight end room as the team builds out the position for the upcoming season.
From Undrafted Free Agent to Practice Squad
Patrick Herbert entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2025, signing a reserve/future contract with Jacksonville in January. Yahoo Sports confirmed that the Jaguars released him during final roster cuts to reach the 53-player limit. He spent the entire 2025 season on Jacksonville's practice squad before his recent waiver and subsequent signing with Los Angeles.
Jacksonville's tight end room underwent significant changes this offseason. The Jaguars drafted Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol while retaining Brenton Strange and Quintin Morris on the 53-man roster. Waiving Patrick Herbert left Jacksonville with two practice squad openings to fill at the position.
Oregon Brothers' Path to the NFL
Both Herbert brothers played at the University of Oregon, though their timelines overlapped briefly. In 2019, Patrick redshirted while Justin was a redshirt junior leading the Ducks offense. Justin threw for 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns that season, establishing himself as a top NFL prospect before being drafted by the Chargers in 2020.
Patrick's college career spanned 43 games, producing 31 receptions for 388 yards and four touchdowns. A COVID-19-related redshirt in 2020 delayed his development. In his final season (2024), Patrick caught 10 passes for 97 yards, remaining primarily a depth contributor before entering the NFL.
Chargers Fill Tight End Depth With Familiar Option
The Chargers faced an open tight end spot on their roster after offseason changes, creating an opportunity for Patrick Herbert. His signing represents a low-risk move to bolster the position's depth. Heavy noted the Chargers are actively building their initial practice squad for the 2026 NFL season with multiple signings.
Patrick Herbert now has a chance to develop within a system where his older brother leads the offense. With no regular-season NFL catches to date, he remains a developmental prospect. However, the familiar environment with Justin could provide advantages as he works toward earning regular-season opportunities with Los Angeles.
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