Saquon Barkley Lands Madden NFL 26 Cover with Iconic Hurdle Play
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is officially the face of Madden NFL 26, EA Sports announced Monday. The cover captures Barkley’s jaw-dropping backwards hurdle over a defender from last season — a play that instantly went viral and cemented his spot in highlight reel history.
First Eagle in 20 Years to Join the Madden 99 Club, Honoring Barkley’s Viral Moment
In addition to landing the cover, Barkley was named to the exclusive Madden 99 Club, becoming the first Eagles offensive player ever to receive the honor. The last time an Eagle made the list? Two decades ago. Barkley’s dominant season, which earned him the AP Offensive Player of the Year award, made the recognition all but inevitable.
Madden NFL 26 Drops August 14
Fans can pre-order Madden NFL 26 now ahead of its official release on August 14. Between the iconic artwork and Barkley’s standout season, this year’s edition is already shaping up to be one of the most talked about yet.
