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

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

Defenders with this ability have a larger timing window for landing Perfect Hit Sticks

Defenders with this ability have better conservative/dive tackling, are rarely faked out by ballcarrier moves, and cannot be faked out when user-controlled.