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Chargers Elevate Patrick Herbert to Active Roster for Week 3

The promotion fills a depleted tight-end group after injuries, opening the possibility of a sibling connection on the field.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A Jacksonville Jaguars player in teal uniform #88 catching a football while being tackled by a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player in a white uniform #39, Image 2 shows Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in a grey shirt with the NFL logo on the sleeve

Overview

  • The Chargers elevated tight end Patrick Herbert from the practice squad late Saturday, Sept. 26, to their active roster for Sunday’s Week 3 game at Buffalo.
  • Patrick is expected to make his NFL debut and will serve as depth behind starter Oronde Gadsden II and fellow backup Hayden Rucci.
  • Los Angeles made the move after veteran David Njoku was placed on injured reserve and Charlie Kolar was declared inactive, and the team also signed Rucci to address the thin position group.
  • Herbert played at Oregon from 2019 to 2024, went undrafted in 2025, spent last season on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad, and is viewed primarily as a block-oriented tight end.
  • The activation creates a human-interest storyline about brothers playing together but reports that Justin throwing a pass to Patrick would be an NFL first remain unverified and the Chargers are focused on finding their first win.