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 generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage and outside the numbers
Defenders with this ability force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus short routes less than 10 yards from LoS
Players with this ability have an increased chance to catch passes that have been tipped into the air.
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