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.

One Step Ahead

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

Short Route KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus short routes less than 10 yards from LoS

Inside Shade

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

Outside Shade

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