Phila. Eagles Running Back Saquon Barkley Named 'Madden' Cover Star
- On Monday, 2025, Saquon Barkley, the running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, was revealed as the featured player on the cover of EA Sports' Madden NFL 26.
- Barkley earned this honor after setting an NFL single-season rushing record with 2,504 yards during last season's Super Bowl-winning campaign.
- The Madden 26 cover shows Barkley's backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Ronald Darby in a November 3, 2024 game in Philadelphia.
- Barkley described starring on Madden NFL 26 as "a dream come true" and expressed gratitude to teammates and Eagles fans in an EA Sports release.
- This recognition follows Barkley's contract extension making him the highest-paid running back and highlights his standout debut season in Philadelphia.
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NFL Madden 26 Cover: Saquon Barkley lands cover with 99 rating, the internet has its say
EA Sports has named Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26, honouring a landmark season that included a Super Bowl title, 2,005 rushing yards and a viral moment that seemed lifted straight from the video game itself. Barkley, 28, is only the ninth player in NFL history to surpass the 2,000-yard mark in a single season. He also became the newest member of the elite “Madden 99 Club,” the game’s highest …
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