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USA Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Behind the scenes look at Saquon Barkley becoming the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26
Behind the scenes look at Saquon Barkley becoming the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26 EA Sports went behind the cover to show the making of Saquon Barkley's 'Madden NFL 26' cover shoot Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was announced Monday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. Barkley's viral backward hurdle over Jacksonville's Jarrian Jones from Week 9 of last year's Super Bowl-winning season is depicted on the standard cover. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Barkley in his game-day gear. To commemorate the event, EA Sports released this behind-the-scenes look at Barkley's extraordinary cover shoot. Last season, Barkley set an NFL single-season rushing record, postseason included, topping Terrell Davis's mark of 2,476 yards in 1998. Overall, Barkley's debut may have been the greatest in Philadelphia sports history, with 2,504 yards rushing and 18 rushing touchdowns. Barkley is the first Eagles player on the cover since Donovan McNabb was on Madden 06.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Saquon Barkley, the athlete featured on the Madden NFL 26 cover and inducted into the Madden 99 Club?
Saquon Barkley , the Philadelphia Eagles running back's dream has finally come true as he will be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 26 and has been named to the Madden 99 Club , as per a report. Saquon Barkley's Dream Comes True Barkley said, "Starring on the cover of Madden NFL 26 and being named to the Madden NFL '99 Club' are both dreams come true," quoted ESPN. He added, "I'm grateful to my teammates, coaches and Eagles fans for their support, and I can't wait to hit the field again to give Madden players more highlight-reel moments in Madden NFL 26," as quoted by ESPN report. According to the ESPN report, Barkley is the Eagles' first Madden 99 Club member in two decades, he joins safety Brian Dawkins, who was the Madden 04 and kicker David Akers, who was the Madden 06. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Comfortably: 60m2 prefabricated bungalow for the elderly in Alexandria Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now He is the reigning Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year and is performing one of the best seasons for a running back in NFL history as Barkley rushed for 2,504 yards over the regular season and the postseason, breaking the single-season record, reported ESPN. ALSO READ: Tesla board members dump nearly $200 million in shares just before robotaxi launch – should investors worry? Live Events The Reverse Hurdle That Stunned the NFL Barkley's move iconic move was the innovative reverse hurdle he pulled off in early November against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to the report. The vice president of franchise strategy and marketing for EA Sports Madden NFL , Evan Dexter said, "Saquon's reverse hurdle was one of the rare, defining moments in NFL history that would have once been described as 'something out of a video game,'" quoted ESPN. Dexter also highlighted that, "Now, it's a display of the athleticism and creativity of one of football's most electrifying athletes. Madden NFL 26 will deliver the most real NFL experience we've ever built so that players can experience more of the unreal moments that Saquon put on display all season long. The full reveal is this Wednesday -- don't miss what's next," as quoted in the report. FAQs Has any Eagles player been in the 99 Club before? Yes, but not in a long time. Brian Dawkins (Madden 04) and David Akers (Madden 06) were the last. Barkley is the first offensive Eagle to make it. How did Barkley react to the Madden cover? He called it a dream come true and thanked his teammates, coaches, and fans, as per ESPN report.
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
Eagles' Saquon Barkley announced as Madden NFL 26 cover athlete
Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was announced Monday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. Barkley's sensational backward hurdle over a defender from Week 9 of last year's Super Bowl-winning season is depicted on the standard cover. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Barkley in his game-day gear. Barkley last season set an NFL single-season rushing record, postseason included, topping the mark of 2,476 yards set by Terrell Davis. He ended perhaps the greatest debut season of any free agent in Philadelphia sports history with 2,504 yards rushing and 18 rushing touchdowns. 'Starring on the cover of Madden NFL 26 and being named to the Madden NFL '99 Club' are both dreams come true," Barkley said in an EA Sports news release. "I'm grateful to my teammates, coaches, and Eagles fans for their support, and I can't wait to hit the field again to give Madden players more highlight-reel moments in Madden NFL 26.' Barkley is the first Eagles player on the cover since Donovan McNabb was on Madden 06.
Hamilton Spectator
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Eagles' Saquon Barkley announced as Madden NFL 26 cover athlete
Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was announced Monday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. Barkley's sensational backward hurdle over a defender from Week 9 of last year's Super Bowl-winning season is depicted on the standard cover. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Barkley in his game-day gear. Barkley last season set an NFL single-season rushing record , postseason included, topping the mark of 2,476 yards set by Terrell Davis. He ended perhaps the greatest debut season of any free agent in Philadelphia sports history with 2,504 yards rushing and 18 rushing touchdowns. 'Starring on the cover of Madden NFL 26 and being named to the Madden NFL '99 Club' are both dreams come true,' Barkley said in an EA Sports news release. 'I'm grateful to my teammates, coaches, and Eagles fans for their support, and I can't wait to hit the field again to give Madden players more highlight-reel moments in Madden NFL 26.' Barkley is the first Eagles player on the cover since Donovan McNabb was on Madden 06. ___ AP NFL:
Winnipeg Free Press
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Eagles' Saquon Barkley announced as Madden NFL 26 cover athlete
Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was announced Monday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. Barkley's sensational backward hurdle over a defender from Week 9 of last year's Super Bowl-winning season is depicted on the standard cover. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Barkley in his game-day gear. Barkley last season set an NFL single-season rushing record, postseason included, topping the mark of 2,476 yards set by Terrell Davis. He ended perhaps the greatest debut season of any free agent in Philadelphia sports history with 2,504 yards rushing and 18 rushing touchdowns. 'Starring on the cover of Madden NFL 26 and being named to the Madden NFL '99 Club' are both dreams come true,' Barkley said in an EA Sports news release. 'I'm grateful to my teammates, coaches, and Eagles fans for their support, and I can't wait to hit the field again to give Madden players more highlight-reel moments in Madden NFL 26.' Barkley is the first Eagles player on the cover since Donovan McNabb was on Madden 06. ___ AP NFL:
