Defenders with this ability have an increased chance to avoid fakeouts and succeed when using conservative or diving tackles. Upgrades with TAK and PUR.

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

Defenders with this ability have an improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts, and a longer knockout window, in man-to-man versus short routes less than 10 yards from the LoS. Upgrades with MCV, AWR, and ACC.