Overview
- The Chargers announced the elevation of tight end Patrick Herbert from the practice squad on Saturday ahead of their Week 3 game at Buffalo, opening the door for a possible NFL debut.
- Los Angeles made the move after placing veteran David Njoku on injured reserve with a knee and fibula injury and ruling Charlie Kolar out for the game, leaving limited options at the position.
- Patrick Herbert is a 2025 undrafted rookie who spent last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars without appearing in a regular-season game and joined the Chargers’ practice squad in late August.
- Even with the elevation, Herbert is expected to be low on the depth chart behind starter Oronde Gadsden and recent addition Hayden Rucci, making this primarily a short-term depth response rather than a clear role change.
- The immediate things to watch are whether Herbert sees snaps and whether any contribution from him shifts the Chargers’ offense as they seek a first win while managing multiple tight-end injuries.