Recuperation

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

Run Stopper

Defenders with this ability do not need to spend a point on shed attempts during a run play

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.

Deflator

Defenders with this ability will cause increased fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a non-conservative tackle.

Inside Stuff

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

No Outsiders

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

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.

Secure Tackler

Defenders with this ability have an increased success rate when using conservative or diving tackles.

Mid Zone KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch knockouts and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less than 20 yards from the LoS inside the numbers and 10-20 outside.

Pick Artist

Defenders with this ability have higher chance to catch uncontested interceptions, and they have unlimited stamina on the return (until using a special move or breaking a tackle).

Lurker

Defenders with this ability can make jumping, 180-degree interceptions while lurking in a zone in the middle of the field.