A running back graces the cover again.
Super Bowl champion Saquon Barkley is featured on the cover of Madden 26, highlighting a memorable play from the 2024 NFL season where he hurdles over a defender. This marks the second consecutive year a running back is on the cover, following Christian McCaffrey in Madden NFL 25, reigniting discussions about the “Madden Curse” after McCaffrey’s injury struggles during the previous season. Notably, this is also the first cover appearance involving a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, albeit in a unique context.
