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Saquon Barkley Graces Madden NFL 26 Cover With Iconic Reverse Hurdle

EA Sports confirmed the Super Bowl champion as the first Eagles cover athlete since 2006 after naming him to the Madden 99 Club ahead of the game’s August launch.

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Saquon Barkley's famous backwards hurdle is coming to the cover of Madden NFL 26.
Feb 14, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade and rally. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • EA Sports unveiled Barkley on both standard and deluxe Madden NFL 26 covers, with the standard edition depicting his famous reverse hurdle over Jaguars defensive back Jarrian Jones.
  • Barkley’s selection follows his record-breaking 2024 campaign in which he amassed a league-high 2,504 rushing yards and earned AP Offensive Player of the Year.
  • The Eagles star received a 99 overall rating and became the inaugural member of Madden’s 99 Club as the highest-rated offensive player in franchise history.
  • Madden NFL 26 is set to launch worldwide on August 14, 2025, with pre-order options including early access through EA’s MVP Bundle.
  • Rejecting superstition, Barkley said he’s unfazed by the ‘Madden Curse’ and credits his preparation and faith for sustaining peak performance.