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In this guide, we’ll outline all of the player Motivations and Tags in Madden NFL 26. All of these are part of the game’s Franchise Mode.
The Madden NFL series continues its Franchise Mode experience in Madden NFL 26. While most of the things have remained unchanged, the way that Tags and Motivations impact player development and growth has undergone a slight change. As longtime players might know, a player’s development in Franchise Mode doesn’t just rely on their stats or how much experience they earn.
Instead, if you want to optimize their growth, you need to pay close attention to their Motivations and Tags. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at all of the Motivations and Tags in Madden NFL 26.
All Madden NFL 26 Tags
The Tags determine how a player will react in a certain situation. Let’s refer to the table below to understand what Tags are available in the new game.
| Tags | Effect |
|---|---|
| Bridge Player | Starters with these tags will eventually get replaced on the team by younger starters. Only non-QBs with an overall rating of 80 or lower and an age of 27 years or more qualify for this tag. |
| Award Winner | Higher demand from teams if the player is a Free Agent that has acquired season-end rewards. |
| Day 1 Starter | These players will usually become star players, and they are likely to replace older players even if their ratings are lower than the ones getting replaced. The game will assign this tag to players who are drafted within the first two rounds. |
| Bridge QB | The same effect as Bridge Player, but for QBs. |
| Future Starter | The tag will help players replace older team members. It is applicable to all non-QBs who have a league experience of four or more years. Another condition is that the player must be drafted within the first two rounds and have the required ratings to become a starter, but they simply cannot move past the bench. |
| Franchise QB | This Tag marks the best QBs in the entire NFL. |
| QB of the Future | The same effect as Day 1 Starter, but for QBs. |
| Mentor | Older players with the Leader personality may get this Tag. Basically, these players can help younger teammates gain more experience if they play in the same position. |
| Trade Target | Teams will apply this tag mostly for older players, who will probably go to the trading block. Teams will check the goals of veteran players before assigning this Tag. |
Also Read: Madden NFL 26: How To Relocate Team in Franchise Mode
All Madden NFL 26 Motivations
The next part of our Motivations and Tags in Madden NFL 26 guide is regarding the list of Motivations available. These are additional factors that will decide how your player reacts to the developing situations in your Franchise Mode.
| Motivation | Effect |
|---|---|
| Close to Home | Any player with this Motivation wants to play for a team that’s closer to their hometown. |
| Big Market | The player would like to play in a region where a big market is available. |
| Highest Offer | The player is looking to join a team that gives him the highest pay. |
| Head Coach Historic Record | The player wants to play under a coach who has a winning track record. |
| Mentor at Position | The player is interested in filling a position where a veteran can mentor him. |
| Historic Championships | The player wants to play for a team that has won at least one championship. |
| Scheme Fit | The player wants to join a team whose scheme they fit perfectly. |
| No Income Tax | The player wants to join a team in a state where he doesn’t need to pay income tax. |
| Team has Franchise QB | The player is looking to join a team that has at least one Franchise QB. |
| Super Bowl Chase | The player wants to join a team that has a realistic shot at winning the Super Bowl. |
| Warm Weather State | The player wants to join a team whose state has pleasant weather. |
| Top of the Depth chart | The player would like to join a team where he will lead the depth chart. |
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