All the new Madden 26 QB Traits and what they do

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QB Traits & Player Traits

The introduction of Madden 26 QB Traits sees real life data make Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson play just like their real selves. At least, that's the intention of this Madden 26 wrinkle. There are 50 new traits overall in this year's game – and while they're not all tied to the quarterback position, you can see every single one in our Madden 26 QB Traits guide.

All Madden 26 QB Traits and Player Traits

Below is the complete list of Madden 26 QB Traits and Player Traits, based on real life statistics. Take Josh Allen, for example. "Allen will have the ‘Run Over’ trait, which makes him more likely to run through contact when scrambling rather than sliding or running out of bounds," explains EA. "Allen was assigned this trait because over the last two NFL seasons, Allen leads the league with 54% of his scrambles resulting in at least three yards after contact."

Look For Stars: QBs with this trait look to throw to their star receivers more
Risk Taker: QBs with this trait tend to force the ball downfield and into tight windows
Conservative: QBs with this trait tend to throw shorter passes and avoid forcing passes into tight windows
Cannon: QBs with this trait have a higher tendency to throw bullet passes
Up and Over: QBs with this trait have a higher tendency to throw lob passes
Snap Mischief: QBs with this trait often perform fake hikes, especially on late downs in short-yardage situations
Seeing Ghosts- After a sack, QBs with this trait tend to force a pass to their first read for the next three plays, resetting at the end of a drive
Quick Trigger: QBs with this trait quickly attempt throws to their check down, not waiting for the play to develop
Throw Away: QBs with this trait have a higher tendency to throw the ball away when facing pressure.
Panic Button: QBs with this trait have a higher tendency to force passes when facing pressure
Double Back: QBs with this trait can scramble away from the sideline to keep the play alive.
Eyes Up: QBs with this trait keep their eyes up when moving towards the line of scrimmage, waiting longer for plays to develop before scrambling
Set Up Time: QBs with this trait tend to set their feet before attempting a pass
Hero Ball: QBs with this trait attempt to scramble for yards if they think they can get the first down
Quick Clock: QBs with this trait tend to escape the pocket after making their first read
Happy Feet: QBs with this trait will almost always be moving.
Paranoid: QBs with this trait react more to nearby defenders, feeling pressured even in less intense situations.
Oblivious: QBs with this trait remain calm near defenders, feeling less pressure even in intense situations
Highlight Reel: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt spectacular catches
Possession Receiver: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt Possession catches.
RAC Receiver: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt RAC catches
Aggressive Receiver: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt aggressive catches.
Red Zone Jammer: DBs with this trait tend to attempt a jam press on press plays in the red zone.
Play Ball Defender: Players with this trait are riskier and try for interceptions they may not be able to reach
Play Receiver: Players with this trait are safer and won't try for interceptions they may be not able to reach
Steering Clear: Players with this trait attempt to avoid hits by performing slides, give-ups, or running out of bounds
Showboat: Players with this trait are able to use Celebration Loco on breakaways
Cannonball: Players with this trait are able to do Celebration Dives into the endzone
Run Over: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a truck, and if they are a QB, they are less likely to slide
Strong Arm: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a stiff arm, and if they are a QB, they are less likely to slide
Whirlwind: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a spin move
Elusive Instinct: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a juke move
Cover Ball: Players with this trait attempt to cover the ball on all big hits
Big Hitter: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt Hit Sticks
Safe Tackler: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt conservative tackles
Punch It Out: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt strip tackles.
Knee Biter: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt Cut Sticks
Finesse Rusher: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a Finesse Move
Power Rusher: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a Power Move
Twister: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a Spin Move
Bullish: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a Bull Rush
Bouncer: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a Club Move
Fly Swatter: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to raise their hands to disrupt shallow passes
Gas Guzzler: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to use Effort on pass rushes
Freestyler: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to attempt a Swim Move
Undisciplined: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to commit penalties
Disciplined: Players with this trait have a lower tendency to commit penalties
Anchored: QBs with this trait have a lower tendency to leave the pocket or scramble for yards
Throw It Up: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to target outside receivers on deep or contested throws
Fortifier: Players with this trait have a higher tendency to audible into Max Protection against potential pressure