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. Now Eagles fans will just have to hope and pray that nothing happens to Barkley as a result.

It’s just so nice to see a running back on the cover once more. Madden has alwa

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