Chargers place Trey Pipkins III on IR, sign DJ Uiagalelei; Patrick Herbert set for NFL debut
Los Angeles makes a flurry of roster moves ahead of Sunday's game in Buffalo, including promoting Justin Herbert's brother Patrick from the practice squad
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The Chargers have made a series of roster moves ahead of Sunday's game in Buffalo, placing guard/tackle Trey Pipkins III on injured reserve, signing quarterback DJ Uiagalelei to the active roster and elevating tight end Patrick Herbert from the practice squad.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Chargers placed guard/tackle Trey Pipkins III on injured reserve, signed quarterback DJ Uiagalelei to their active roster and elevated tight end Patrick Herbert to their active roster.
Herbert's promotion carries a notable storyline — he's the brother of Chargers starter Justin Herbert. With multiple tight end injuries on the roster, Patrick Herbert is now set to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Bills, according to Tom Pelissero. A touchdown from Justin to his brother would make for a memorable moment in a game that already carries significant weight for Los Angeles.
The moves come as the Chargers look to recover from an 0-2 start that has raised questions about where the season is headed. Adding Uiagalelei gives them a third quarterback, while the Herbert brothers' potential on-field connection adds an emotional angle to the trip to Buffalo.
Pipkins' IR placement thins the offensive line, but the team's focus is on stabilizing the quarterback room and getting healthier at tight end for a game against a surging Bills defense.