Reinforcement

The game's top defenders excel in all situations. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their chance of defeating run blocks, and disrupting catches via tackles.

Reach Elite

Defenders with this ability can reach out of engaged blocks to tackle or sack nearby ballcarriers.

Secure Tackler

Defenders with this ability have an increased success rate when using conservative or diving tackles.

Deep In Zone KO

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

Flat Zone KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch knockouts and react quicker in any flat zone coverage, less than 10 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.

Extra Pop

Defenders with this ability have a greater chance of forcing fumbles when landing Perfect Hit Sticks