PC Controls

Player Locked Receiver - PC Controls

Get your mouse and keyboard skills in order with this breakdown on Player Locked Receiver controls.

Footfire ReleaseQ + Arrows
Conservative Change-Up ReleaseE
Cut Out of PressA or D
Cut Moves While Route-RunningSpace + Movement
Call for BallE
Player MovementMouse Movement or Arrows
Individual Play-ArtL-Ctrl
Player LockZ
Just-Go ReleaseR-Mouse Button or L-Shift (Hold)
Image showing PC controls for the player-locked receiver in Madden 26, displayed on a black computer keyboard with commands added in white text.

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