Edge Threat

Defenders with this ability use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the edge of the defense.

Reach Elite

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

Strip Specialist

Defenders with this ability can still tackle effectively while trying to strip the football.

Run Stuffer

Run Stuffers can singlehandedly disrupt an offense. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their win rate and block shed speed against one-on-one run blocks.

Fearmonger

Some pass rushers intimidate quarterbacks with their sheer presence. When they enter the zone, they can apply significant pressure on quarterbacks even while engaged with blockers.

Under Pressure

Defenders with this ability can apply pressure to the quarterback from a greater distance.

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 loss.