It’s time for running backs to get their respect again! The cover for Madden 26 was officially unveiled on Monday and we have Super Bowl champion Saquon Barkley hurdling over a defender on one of the most iconic plays of the 2024 NFL season.
This is the second straight year a running back has been on the cover, with Christian McCaffrey being the athlete on Madden NFL 25. That sparked debate over the infamous “Madden Curse” once more, after laying dormant for years. McCaffrey was out for much of the 2024 season dealing with a variety of injuries, which greatly impact the 49ers ability to do much of anything.
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