Ground Guardians

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Ground Guardians

Tier Progression

Tier I · Bronze
+9 Block Shedding for all Linebackers
Tier II · Silver · 15 FP to upgrade
+9 Tackle for all Linebackers
Tier III · Gold · 20 FP to upgrade
+9 Play Recognition for all Linebackers
Tier IV · Platinum · 30 FP to upgrade
+9 Pursuit for all Linebackers

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Last year

In Madden 26

Every tier granted +7 to its attribute. All four tiers now grant +9.

Unlock by Coach Archetype

Archetype	Unlocks at	Tier I cost (FP)
Offensive Guru	Purchase only	40
Defensive Genius	Level 34	40
Development Wizard	Purchase only	40
College Coach	Not documented	Not documented

Synergizes with

SMust-stack

Both boost shedding blocks for LB. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Behind the Chains

Both boost shedding blocks for LB. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Sideline 2 Sideline

Both boost shedding blocks for LB. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Both boost shedding blocks for LB. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Always Watching

Both boost defensive pursuit for LB. It stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Coach's Curriculum

Both boost play recognition for LB. It stacks.

College Coach tree only

Both build your run defense (LB + EDGE/DT).

best as Defensive Genius

Both build your run defense (LB + EDGE/DT).

best as Defensive Genius

AStrong

Another on-field boost for LB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Passing Paranoia

Another on-field boost for LB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Another on-field boost for LB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Another on-field boost for LB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Aerial Suppression

Another on-field boost for LB: same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Campus Conditioning

Another on-field boost for LB: same players, different facet.

College Coach tree only

BWorth a look

Practician (LB)

Stacks your LB investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius

Linebacker Lens

Stacks your LB investment (on-field + scouting).

best as Defensive Genius

After School Tutor

Stacks your LB investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius

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