Defenders with this ability will cause greatly increased fatigue penalties and will clear a ballcarrier's progress towards entering the zone with a hit-stick tackle. Upgrades with POW, STA, and TGH.

Defenders with this ability have a greatly improved chance to force catch knockouts against running backs. Upgrades with TAK, MCV, and ZCV.

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping outside zone plays. Upgrades with BSH, TAK, and PUR.