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Deflator
Defenders with this ability will cause increased fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a non-conservative tackle.
Heads up: player abilities have not been updated for Madden 27 yet. This data reflects Madden 26.
Position Requirements
3 positions can unlock this ability.
MIKE Linebacker
Free Safety
Strong Safety
Players With This Ability

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Synergizes with
ASame attributes
BSame play style
CRounds out the player
Rounds out the player: Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support + Physical, Playmaker, Man, Zone, Hybrid, Hybrid.
FS · SS
Bench PressRounds out the player: Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support + Man, Hybrid, Hybrid.
FS · SS
Deep In Zone KORounds out the player: Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support + Zone, Zone.
FS · SS
Deep Out Zone KORounds out the player: Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support + Zone, Zone, Zone.
FS · SS
Film StudyRounds out the player: Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support + Field General, Hybrid, Hybrid.
MIKE · FS · SS
Flat Zone KORounds out the player: Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support + Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Zone, Slot, Zone, Zone.
MIKE · FS · SS
Lurk ArtistRounds out the player: Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support + Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage.
MIKE
LurkerRounds out the player: Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support + Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Zone, Zone.
MIKE · FS · SS
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