The Madden franchise has been one of the NFL’s biggest tools to keep fans deeply connected to football. However, Commissioner Roger Goodell is now facing a major issue that could heavily impact sales if it’s not resolved soon.

EA Sports has developed the Madden NFL video game for decades. Recently, the company announced a new deal with the NFL to extend their partnership through the 2030 season. However, there’s one crucial signature still missing: the NFL Players Association’s.

The NFLPA has yet to reach an agreement with EA Sports, and according to Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, both sides are currently “far apart” in negotiations. That’s a serious problem for both the league and the game’s future sales.

No NFLPA deal, no party for EA Sports

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