28-07-2025
EA Sports snubs Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt on Madden 26 99 Club
On Monday, EAP Sports dropped its list of players in the 99 Club for the upcoming Madden 26 video game. These are the rare group of players who earn a 99 player rating, which is the best you can get. Only seven players made the cut this year and one who just missed was Pittsburgh Steelers edge defender T.J. Watt.
Watt had a 97 rating in Madden 25, up from a 94 in Madden 24. Watt struggled down the stretch last season but was still one of the best defensive players in the NFL. Meanwhile, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was on the list and was the only defensive player who earned a 99 player rating. This is a big sting for Steelers fans as the rivalry between Garrett and Watt among the fanbase is heated.
EA Sports is giving early access to Madden 26 for seven days on August 7 if you pre-order the game. The official release date is August 14.
