Being selected as the cover star for the "Madden" video games is one of the highest off-the-field honors for an NFL star. Typically reserved for the best or most recognizable (except if you're ...

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and his famous backward hurdle will be on the Madden 2026 cover. Can be break the "Madden ...

Impact. It’s a word that floats around any discussion involving John Madden.You could be talking about his tenure as a NFL head coach, or the 30-plus year legacy of the video game franchise that ...

There's some history that says yes, the "Madden curse" is real but it's been a while since it's had an impact. Here's what the curse is and which players it affected: What is the Madden curse?

The two defenders to grace the "Madden" cover are next. While Sherman's cover tried to capture the defender in an action pose, Lewis' gets the nod for making history.

Throughout his life, Madden was closely involved in the development of the game — formerly known as “John Madden Football,” until EA struck its long-running rights deal with the NFL in 1990 ...

— Calvin Johnson, Madden 2013: The Lions wide receiver avoided the curse, putting together one of the greatest receiving seasons in NFL history in 2012, catching 122 passes for 1,964 yards and ...

Madden covers by year and athlete. Madden first put an athlete on the cover in 2001, when Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George was chosen to front the game. Below is a look at all of the ...

Follow along as Yahoo Sports ranks the best covers in the history of the "Madden" franchise. 26. Brett Favre, "Madden 09" 25. Vince Young, "Madden 08" 24. Dante Culpepper, "Madden 2002" ...

There's some history that says yes, the "Madden curse" is real but it's been a while since it's had an impact. Here's what the curse is and which players it affected: What is the Madden curse?