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.

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.

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

Defenders with this ability will have full vision of plays the offense has run a scaling number of times each quarter, via coach cam.

Unlock at 95 OVR