Madden 26 All Player Traits & What They Do

Madden 26 features 50 traits across several positions that dictate how a player behaves on the field. By using real NFL data, these traits enable players to act more authentically to their real life counterpart. Therefore, EA Sports added these traits in an effort to improve the realism of the game. But what are all the traits coming to this year’s installment? Let’s find out!

Every Madden 26 Player Trait & What They Do

The following traits will be available in Madden 26 at launch:

All Player Traits in Madden 26

1. Look For The Stars – QBs with this trait throw to star receivers more often
2. Risk Taker – QBs with this trait often force the ball downfield and throw it into tight windows
3. Conservative – QBs with this trait throw shorter passes. Additionally, they avoid forcing passes into tight windows
4. Cannon – QBs with this trait tend to throw more bullet passes
5. Up and Over – QBs with this trait tend to throw more lob passes
6. Snap Mischief – QBs with this trait tend to perform more fake hikes. This especially happens on late downs and short-yardage situations
7. Seeing Ghosts – After a sack, QBs with this trait tend to force passes to their first read for three plays. Resets at the end of a drive
8. Quick Trigger – QBs with this trait quickly attempt throws to their check down instead of waiting for the play to develop
9. Throw Away – QBs with this trait tend to throw the ball away more when facing pressure
10. Panic Button – QBs with this trait tend to force passes more when facing pressure
11. Double Back – QBs with this trait tend to scramble away from the sideline
12. Eyes Up – QBs with this trait tend to keep their eyes when moving towards the line of scrimmage
13. Set Up Time – QBs with this trait tend to set their feet before attempting a pass
14. Hero Ball – QBs with this trait attempt to scramble for yards if they think they can reach the first down marker
15. Quick Clock – QBs with this trait tend to escape the pocket after making their first read
16. Happy Feet – QBs with this trait almost always move
17. Paranoid – QBs with this trait react to nearby defenders. They feel pressure in less intense situations
18. Oblivious – QBs with this trait remain calm near defenders. They feel less pressure in intense situations
19. Highlight Reel – Players with this trait tend to attempt spectacular catches
20. Possession Receiver – Players with this trait tend to attempt possession catches
21. RAC Receiver – Players with this trait tend to attempt RAC catches
22. Aggressive Receiver – Players with this trait to attempt Aggressive catches
23. Red Zone Jammer – DBs with this trait tend to attempt a jam press on press plays in the red zone
24. **Play Ball Defender...