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.

Edge Threat

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

Unfakeable

Defenders with this ability are rarely faked out by ballcarrier moves (and cannot be faked out when user-controlled).

Strip Specialist

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

No Outsiders

Defenders with this ability use faster run shed moves for a better chance at shedding blocks against outside zone plays.

Defensive Rally

Defenders with this ability will repair the fatigue of all defensive linemen on any 3rd or 4th down

Stonewall

Defenders with this ability will frequently prevent additional yardage gains while tackling

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.

Recuperation

Players with this ability will recover from the effects of Wear and Tear and fatigue at an increased rate between plays.

Interior Threat

Defenders with this ability use faster; more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the interior of the defensive line.