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Tier Progression

  1. Tier I · Bronze

    +9 Awareness for all Offensive Linemen

  2. Tier II · Silver · 15 FP to upgrade

    +9 Pass Block Power for all Offensive Linemen

  3. Tier III · Gold · 20 FP to upgrade

    +9 Pass Block Finesse for all Offensive Linemen

  4. Tier IV · Platinum · 30 FP to upgrade

    +9 Pass Block for all Offensive Linemen

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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

ArchetypeUnlocks atTier I cost (FP)
Offensive GuruLevel 3940
Defensive GeniusPurchase only40
Development WizardPurchase only40
College CoachNot documentedNot documented

Synergizes with

SMust-stack

Interior Dominating

Both boost pass protection for IOL. It stacks.

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Trimmed Edges

Both boost pass protection for OT. It stacks.

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New School

Both boost pass protection for IOL/OT. It stacks.

College Coach tree only

Dashing Dots

Both build your passing offense (IOL/OT + QB).

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Field General

Both build your passing offense (IOL/OT + QB).

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Cool Under Pressure

Both build your passing offense (IOL/OT + QB).

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Dr. Dots

Both build your passing offense (IOL/OT + QB).

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Move the Chains

Both build your passing offense (IOL/OT + WR/TE).

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AStrong

People Movers

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

best as Offensive Guru

Read Blocktion

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

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Ahead of the Chains

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

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Insider Trading

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

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Trench Barons

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

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Outside the Club

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

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Power Program

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

College Coach tree only

Stamina Stealer

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

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BWorth a look

Shield Finder

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

different coach trees, one is a purchase

Inside Scoop

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

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Practician (OL)

Stacks your IOL/OT investment (on-field + development).

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After School Tutor

Stacks your IOL/OT investment (on-field + development).

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