Eagles star Saquon Barkleys reverse hurdle immortalized on Madden NFL 26 cover
3 minute readPublished: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:50 pm
Saquon Barkley Soars Onto Madden NFL 26 Cover After Historic Eagles Season
Philadelphia Eagles fans, get ready to celebrate! Running back Saquon Barkley is the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26, immortalizing his incredible 2024 season. The cover art features Barkley's signature reverse hurdle, a highlight from his dominant performance that culminated in the Eagles' Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
This marks a significant moment for the Eagles franchise, as Barkley is the first Eagle to grace the Madden cover since Donovan McNabb for Madden NFL 06. The announcement was met with excitement from Barkley himself, who shared his enthusiasm on social media, calling it a "dream come true."
Barkley's 2024 season was nothing short of legendary. After being acquired from the New York Giants, he exploded onto the scene, rushing for an astounding 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns during the regular season, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. He also contributed in the passing game, adding 278 receiving yards and two touchdowns. While he didn't break Eric Dickerson's all-time rushing record due to being rested in Week 18, Barkley continued his dominance in the playoffs, racking up 499 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He even broke Terrell Davis' record for most rushing yards in a season when including the playoffs.
Madden NFL 26 is set to be released on August 14, 2025, with pre-orders available now. EA Sports is also offering a special MVP Bundle that includes the Deluxe Editions of both Madden NFL 26 and College Football 26. The game promises exciting new features, including signature QB tendencies, unique coaching schemes, and game-changing weather effects. Get ready to experience the thrill of the game!
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