Trench Goblins

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Trench Goblins

Tier Progression

  1. Tier I · Bronze

    +9 Pursuit for all EDGE and DTs

  2. Tier II · Silver · 15 FP to upgrade

    +9 Tackle for all EDGE and DTs

  3. Tier III · Gold · 20 FP to upgrade

    +9 Play Recognition for all EDGE and DTs

  4. Tier IV · Platinum · 30 FP to upgrade

    +9 Block Shedding for all EDGE and DTs

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 GuruPurchase only40
Defensive GeniusUnlocked at startFree
Development WizardPurchase only40
College CoachNot documentedNot documented

Synergizes with

SMust-stack

Pressure Posse

Both boost tackling for DT — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Edge Wizards

Both boost tackling for EDGE — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Sheddables

Both boost shedding blocks for EDGE/DT — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Inside Stuffed

Both boost tackling for EDGE/DT — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Behind the Chains

Both boost tackling for EDGE/DT — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Sideline 2 Sideline

Both boost defensive pursuit for EDGE/DT — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

RPOh No

Both boost defensive pursuit for EDGE/DT — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

Always Watching

Both boost defensive pursuit for EDGE/DT — it stacks.

best as Defensive Genius

AStrong

Interior Havoc

Another on-field boost for DT — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Bookend Busters

Another on-field boost for EDGE — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Stim Shot

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Passing Paranoia

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Mr. Dream

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Fool Me Never

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Aerial Suppression

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT — same players, different facet.

best as Defensive Genius

Campus Conditioning

Another on-field boost for EDGE/DT — same players, different facet.

College Coach tree only

BWorth a look

Where's the Beef?

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

best as Defensive Genius

Edge Focus

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

best as Defensive Genius

Practician (DL)

Stacks your EDGE/DT investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius

After School Tutor

Stacks your EDGE/DT investment (on-field + development).

best as Defensive Genius