Shutdown

Shutdown defenders have the talent to erase receivers from the game. When they enter the zone, their coverage is tighter and interceptions are more frequent on contested catches.

Acrobat

Players with this ability are more likely to succeed at and attempt diving catches and swats.

Deep Out Zone KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch knockouts and react quicker in deep zone coverage, 20+ yards from the LoS and outside the hash marks.

Mid Zone KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch knockouts and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less than 20 yards from the LoS inside the numbers and 10-20 outside.

One Step Ahead

Defenders with this ability generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage

Inside Shade

Defenders with this ability generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage and inside the numbers

Deep Zone KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch knockouts and react quicker in deep zone coverage; 20+ yards from the LoS.