Justin Herbert overhauling footwork as he seeks a quicker release
Justin Herbert is working on improving his footwork to achieve a quicker release as part of his training. Under the guidance of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, Herbert is focusing on anticipation and timing in his throws. He aims to reduce the number of hits and pressures he faced last season by getting the ball out faster.
- ▪Justin Herbert is overhauling his footwork to speed up his release.
- ▪He is using a weighted free ball for footwork drills during practice.
- ▪Herbert aims to improve his anticipation to help receivers catch the ball more effectively.
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- ▪ Bolts' Herbert fixing footwork for quicker release... — ESPN — NFL
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/justin-herbert-overhauling-footwork-seeks-014555577.html |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:45:55 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-03T02:11:48.041Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-03T02:11:48.041Z |
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| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
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