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.

Players with this ability are more likely to succeed at and attempt diving catches and swats.

Defenders with this ability generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage and inside the numbers

Defenders with this ability force more catch knockouts and react quicker in deep zone coverage, 20+ yards from the LoS and outside the hash marks.