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Chargers promote Patrick Herbert before Week 3 matchup against Bills

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:09 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Chargers promote Patrick Herbert before Week 3 matchup against Bills

Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers have promoted tight end Patrick Herbert from the practice squad ahead of their Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills. This decision allows quarterback Justin Herbert to potentially play alongside his younger brother for the first time. The Chargers are adjusting their roster due to injuries, including putting tight end David Njoku on injured reserve and sidelining Charlie Kolar with a forearm injury. Los Angeles, still seeking their first win of the season after starting 0-2, faces a Buffalo team that is 2-0.

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By the Numbers

•Chargers promote Patrick Herbert before Week 3 game against the Bills.
•Justin Herbert may connect with his brother during the game.
•Los Angeles placed David Njoku on injured reserve due to injury.
•Patrick Herbert's promotion addresses tight end depth issues.
•Chargers aim for first win of the season after starting 0-2.

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11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers news: LA elevates Justin Herbert's brother for Week 3 vs. Bills

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Justin Herbert will have a chance to play alongside a familiar face in Week 3 , thanks to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers have promoted tight end Patrick Herbert from the practice squad before Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. This move adds the quarterback’s younger brother to the active roster for the AFC matchup. On Saturday, Los […] The post Chargers news: LA elevates Justin Herbert's brother for Week 3 vs. Bills appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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