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Brothers United: Herbert Siblings Set for Rare NFL Debut
28 Sep
Summary
- Patrick Herbert, younger brother of Justin, makes NFL debut.
- The brothers last shared a field seven years ago at Oregon.
- A touchdown connection would mark a nearly century-old NFL first.
Patrick Herbert is set to make his NFL debut with the Los Angeles Chargers, playing alongside his famous older brother, quarterback Justin Herbert. This elevation from the practice squad occurred recently due to injuries affecting the tight end position. The last time the Herbert brothers shared a sideline was in 2019 during their time at the University of Oregon.
Their reunion on an NFL field is a notable event, with the potential for a historic touchdown connection. Such a play would be the first between brothers in the NFL since October 27, 1929. Patrick Herbert, who went undrafted in 2025, spent his rookie year on Jacksonville's practice squad before joining the Chargers' practice squad in late August. His promotion has drawn some online attention, with some questioning the move.
