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.

Bench Press

Defenders with this ability apply bonus fatigue to their man coverage target after a successful press win

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

Bottleneck

Bottleneck defenders realize that the best way to stop a route is to act early. When they enter the zone, they are highly likely to dominantly win any man press encounter.

Acrobat

Players with this ability are more likely to succeed at and attempt diving catches and swats.

Medium Route KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus medium routes, 10-20 yards from the LoS.