Dual Threat

The most devastating defensive players often excel via versatility. When they enter the zone, they have an increased chance of defeating pass blocks, and knocking catches loose.

Secure Tackler

Defenders with this ability have an increased chance to avoid fakeouts and succeed when using conservative, diving, or strip tackles. Upgrades with TAK and PUR.

Edge Threat

Defenders with this ability are much more likely to use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the edge of the defense, and have more favorable disengage angles. Upgrades with FMV, PMV, and PUR.

Out My Way

Defenders with this ability will have a greatly increased chance to win impact blocks against receivers, running backs, and tight ends. Upgrades with BSH, TAK, and AWR.

Recuperation

Players with this ability will recover from the effects of Wear and Tear and fatigue at a greatly increased rate between plays. Upgrades with STR and STA.

Under Pressure

Defenders with this ability can apply pressure to the quarterback from a greatly improved distance. Upgrades with STR and PMV.

Pass Committed

Defenders with this ability will win pass blocks when they correctly use the Guess Play adjustment to predict a pass. Incorrect guesses will result in a chance of a loss. Upgrades with FMV, PMV, and AWR.

Swim Club

Defenders with this ability will ignore four bars of blocker resistance when attempting swim/club pass rush moves. Upgrades with FMV and SPD.