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.

Chuck Out

Defenders with this ability apply bonus fatigue to their target after a successful zone chuck

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.

Ironman

Players with this ability avoid any ratings penalties associated with playing outside of their primary position

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.

Inside Shade

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