June 4, 2025
The working again turns into the primary Eagle to grace the duvet of the sport in 20 years
NFL champion Saquan Barkley has prolonged his nice yr, being named the duvet athlete for Digital Arts’ Madden NFL 26.
Based on the corporate behind the favored sports activities sport, the Philadelphia Eagles working again covers the newest EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26. By that includes the explosive Barkley, he turns into the primary Eagle to grace the sport’s cowl in 20 years. The sport can be launched Aug. 14 on Xbox Collection X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Change 2, and PC by way of the EA app for Home windows, Steam, and Epic Video games Retailer.
The previous New York Big participant was additionally inducted as the primary member of the Madden NFL 26 ‘99 Membership.’
.@Saquon hurdled his means onto the duvet of #Madden26
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“Starring on the duvet of Madden NFL 26 and being named to the Madden NFL ‘99 Membership are each desires come true,” mentioned Barkley in a written assertion. “I’m grateful to my teammates, coaches, and Eagles followers for his or her assist, and I can’t wait to hit the sector once more to present Madden gamers extra highlight-reel moments in Madden NFL 26.”
Barkley seems on two totally different covers, one exhibiting the reverse hurdle from one of many regular-season video games final yr.
“Saquon’s reverse hurdle was one of many uncommon, defining moments in NFL historical past that might have as soon as been described as ‘one thing out of a videogame,’” mentioned Evan Dexter, VP, Franchise Technique & Advertising, EA SPORTS Madden NFL. “Now, it’s a show of the athleticism and creativity of 1 soccer’s most electrifying athletes. Madden NFL 26 will ship probably the most sensible NFL expertise we’ve ever constructed, so gamers can expertise extra of the unreal moments that Saquon placed on show all season lengthy. The total reveal is that this Wednesday — don’t miss what’s subsequent.”
Individuals involved in particulars in regards to the sport’s newest iteration can head to the official web site and/or test them out on the varied social channels (Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube).
Barkley joined the Eagles after leaving the Giants in free company final season. The workforce gave him a contract extension value $41.2 million, with $36 million assured, contingent upon the Eagles successful the Tremendous Bowl this yr. The deal additionally consists of $15 million in incentives.
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