How to Use/Select Stunts in Madden NFL 26

To put your defensive line on exotic stunts and dial up pressure on the quarterback for crucial stops, follow these steps: 

  • From the play call screen, press and hold the defensive play you want—the stunt options for that play will appear. 
  • Scroll through the available stunts and release the button to select the one you prefer.

If you want to change your stunt pre-snap, follow these steps: 

  • Press left on the D-Pad.
  • Press RB on Xbox / R1on PlayStation.
  • Then, flip through the stunt options by pressing left or right on the D-pad until you find your desired stunt.

To cancel a stunt follow these steps: 

  • Press left on the D-Pad.
  • Press RB on Xbox / R1on PlayStation.
  • Press LT on Xbox / L2 on PlayStation.
Madden 26 in-game screenshot showing Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward preparing to tackle player of the Denver Broncos.
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Madden 26 in-game screenshot showing Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward preparing to tackle player of the Denver Broncos.