Chargers sign Patrick Herbert to practice squad — SkimNews
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- Patrick Herbert signed with the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad, reuniting with older brother and starting QB Justin Herbert for the first time as teammates since both played at Oregon in 2019.
- At Oregon, Patrick played just two games as a freshman in Justin Herbert's senior season, when Justin threw for 3,471 yards, 32 touchdowns and five interceptions; the Chargers took Justin sixth overall in the 2020 draft.
- Over three college seasons at Oregon, Patrick Herbert finished with 31 catches for 388 yards and four touchdowns while mainly serving as a blocking tight end.
- Patrick went undrafted after college, spent last season on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad, and was a healthy scratch after being elevated for the season finale.
- The brothers were on opposite sidelines in Week 11 last season when Jacksonville beat the Chargers 35-6.
- Justin, 28, is 2½ years older than Patrick, who will turn 26 in October.
Why it matters: Patrick Herbert lands a practice-squad role on the only NFL team led by his brother, giving the Chargers blocking depth at tight end and adding a built-in feel-good subplot to a roster that already has its franchise quarterback locked in long-term.
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