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Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Madden 26: From Josh Allen to Saquon Barkley, 7 NFL stars who made it to this year's 99 ratings club
NFL players who made it to this year's 99 club list ahead of the release of Madden 26 have officially been revealed by the company. A highly exclusive honor, only a few players, based on their OVR ratings and skills, are included as part of the list each year. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) warms up during practice at the team's NFL football training camp(AP) 'Introducing your official #Madden26 99 Club Class! Sundays Start Early! 7 Days Early Access Begins 8/7*,' wrote the official page of Madden NFL 26 on social media. Here's a look at who made the cut this year, as revealed by the official website of EA Sports: Ja'Marr Chase (Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bengals) SPD 95, STR 73, AGI 92, COD 97, INJ 92, AWR 99 Given Ja'Marr Chase's ability to catch and block, it's no surprise that the Bengals wide receiver managed to cut through the list. Josh Allen (Quarterback, Buffalo Bills) SPD 88, STR 81, AGI 85, COD 82, INJ 99, AWR 96 THE 2024 NFL cover star returns to the same list for a consecutive year. Impressive stats (98 stamina and toughness) along with his throwing skills helped secure Allen's spot. Justin Jefferson (Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings) SPD 91, STR 64, AGI 95, COD 98, INJ 94, AWR 99 As the only other wide receiver to enter the list alongside Chase, Jefferson's edge in scoring better marks in the passing category add to his abilities. Lamar Jackson (Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens) SPD 96, STR 63, AGI 94, COD 95, INJ 92, AWR 97 Formerly on the cover of Madden NFL 21, Lamar Jackson brings speed, mobility and impressive throws on the table. Lane Johnson (Right Tackle, Philadelphia Eagles) SPD 77, STR 93, AGI 75, COD 58, INJ 84, AWR 99 Initially drafted with the Eagles back in 2013, Lane Johnson helped the team to a Super Bowl victory during his time as right tackle. Johnson's blocking stats currently cross well over 90 on the board, as reported by ESPN. Saquon Barkley (Halfback, Philadelphia Eagles) SPD 95, STR 81, AGI 95, COD 94, INJ 91, AWR 99 As the cover star for Madden 26, Saquon Barkley certainly takes the biggest slice of the cake this year. Myles Garrett (Right Defensive End, Cleveland Browns) SPD 87, STR 96, AGI 86, COD 71, INJ 92, AWR 97 As the final addition to this year's list, Myles Garrett's archetype falls in the category of being a power rusher. All of these players have an OVR rating of 99. EA Sports is set to officially launch Madden 26 on August 14. The Deluxe Edition can be pre-ordered to play seven days in advance. Posted by Stuti Gupta
USA Today
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The NFL's best players wear black and gold in 'Madden NFL 26' 99 Club
When will the Saints' best join them? What do Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley and Ja'Marr Chase have in common? They were some of the players to receive 99 overall ratings in Madden NFL 26, this year's edition of EA Sports' long-running video game franchise. Along with Justin Jefferson, Lane Johnson, and Myles Garrett, they make up the latest class of Madden's exclusive 99 Club. And a slick graphic from Bleacher Report Gridiron gave each of these players the gold-medal treatment they deserved, swapping their teams' colors for black and gold. We probably won't see Allen or Jackson throwing to Chase and Jefferson for the New Orleans Saints, but it's a good vision. You can see it for yourself right here. But how long has it been since the Saints were represented on the 99 Club? Pro Football Hall of Fame left tackle Willie Roaf made the cut on Madden NFL 99, and quarterback Drew Brees was recognized for Madden NFL 11 (not just on the 99 Club; he was also that year's cover player). Fresh off of setting NFL records for catches and yards in a 16-game season, wide receiver Michael Thomas was highlighted on Madden NFL 21. So it's been five years since a Saints player earned a 99 overall rating. Hopefully the Saints can get one of their own in the 99 Club before too long. Five-time All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis is the highest-rated Saints player in this year's game, with a 90 overall rating, followed up by Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy (89). But they're the only players representing New Orleans in the game's top 100 highest ratings. Let's see if guys like young wide receiver Chris Olave, and offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga can elevate their game this season to stand among the best in the league.
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EA shuts down another game TODAY as it joins dreaded list of 14 doomed titles – and there's another closure coming
EA has announced plans to shutdown 14 games this year GAME OVER EA shuts down another game TODAY as it joins dreaded list of 14 doomed titles – and there's another closure coming Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GAMERS are losing yet another EA game today, as the developer continues its 14-strong sweep of closures. Madden NFL 21 is to close for good on 30 June - meaning online multiplayer features will no longer be accessible. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Madden NFL 21 shut down on 30 June Credit: EA From today, gamers will find that some of the game's achievements and trophies are impossible to unlock. Players will no longer be able to earn Head-to-Head (win a Head to Head game in an online league) and Bragging Rights (win the Super Bowl in an online league), according to GameRant. So if you haven't yet earned 100 per cent in the game by 30 June, you unfortunately never will. While it wasn't the most popular Madden NFL title, the players still making progress with the game will have to opt for something newer. Although, it is not advised you hop to Madden NFL 22, as EA plans to shut down the successor in October 2025. EA has announced plans to shutdown 14 games this year. The vast majority of the closures are already complete - including today's loss of Madden NFL 21. But here's the full list: Rory McIlroy PGA Tour - January 16 The Simpsons: Tapped Out - January 24 Blood & Glory Immortals - January 29 Contract Killer: Sniper - January 29 Deer Hunter Classic - January 29 Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores - January 29 Eternity Warriors 4 - January 29 Frontline Commando 2 - January 29 Frontline Commando: D-Day - January 29 UFC 3 - February 17 EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 - March 13 NCAA 14 - March 13 Madden NFL 21 - June 30 Madden NFL 22 - October 20 Some of the titles that have shut down in 2025 are now either completely inaccessible, or have only lost their online multiplayer functionality. Madden NFL 22 will have its online features blocked later this year. Fortunately, a new Madden NFL game will be released this summer - following on from those also released in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EA shuts down another game TODAY as it joins dreaded list of 14 doomed titles – and there's another closure coming
GAMERS are losing yet another EA game today, as the developer continues its 14-strong sweep of closures. Madden NFL 21 is to close for good on 30 June - meaning online multiplayer features will no longer be accessible. 1 Madden NFL 21 shut down on 30 June Credit: EA From today, gamers will find that some of the game's achievements and trophies are impossible to unlock. Players will no longer be able to earn Head-to-Head (win a Head to Head game in an online league) and Bragging Rights (win the Super Bowl in an online league), according to So if you haven't yet earned 100 per cent in the game by 30 June, you unfortunately never will. While it wasn't the most popular Madden NFL title, the players still making progress with the game will have to opt for something newer. READ MORE ON GAMING Although, it is not advised you hop to Madden NFL 22, as EA plans to shut down the successor in October 2025. EA has announced plans to shutdown 14 games this year. The vast majority of the closures are already complete - including today's loss of Madden NFL 21. But here's the full list: Most read in Gaming Rory McIlroy PGA Tour - January 16 The Simpsons: Tapped Out - January 24 Blood & Glory Immortals - January 29 Contract Killer: Sniper - January 29 Deer Hunter Classic - January 29 Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores - January 29 Eternity Warriors 4 - January 29 Frontline Commando 2 - January 29 Frontline Commando: D-Day - January 29 UFC 3 - February 17 EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 - March 13 NCAA 14 - March 13 Madden NFL 21 - June 30 Madden NFL 22 - October 20 Some of the titles that have shut down in 2025 are now either completely inaccessible, or have only lost their online multiplayer functionality. Madden NFL 22 will have its online features blocked later this year. Fortunately, a new Madden NFL game will be released this summer - following on from those also released in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EA shuts down another game TODAY as it joins dreaded list of 14 doomed titles – and there's another closure coming
GAMERS are losing yet another EA game today, as the developer continues is 14-strong sweep of closures. Madden NFL 21 is to close for good on 30 June - meaning online multiplayer features will no longer be accessible. 1 From today, gamers will find that some of the game's achievements and trophies are impossible to unlock. Players will no longer be able to earn Head-to-Head (win a Head to Head game in an online league) and Bragging Rights (win the Super Bowl in an online league), according to GameRant. So if you haven't yet earned 100 per cent in the game by 30 June, you unfortunately never will. While it wasn't the most popular Madden NFL title, the players still making progress with the game will have to opt for something newer. Although, it's not advised you hop to Madden NFL 22, as EA plans to shut down the successor in October 2025. EA has announced plans to shutdown 14 games this year. The vast majority of the closures are already complete - including today's loss of Madden NFL 21. But here's the full list: Rory McIlroy PGA Tour - January 16 The Simpsons: Tapped Out - January 24 Blood & Glory Immortals - January 29 Contract Killer: Sniper - January 29 Deer Hunter Classic - January 29 Dino Hunter: Deadly Shores - January 29 Eternity Warriors 4 - January 29 Frontline Commando 2 - January 29 Frontline Commando: D-Day - January 29 UFC 3 - February 17 EA Sports UFC Mobile 2 - March 13 NCAA 14 - March 13 Madden NFL 21 - June 30 Madden NFL 22 - October 20 Some of the titles that have shut down in 2025 are now wither completely inaccessible, or have only lost their online multiplayer functionality. Madden NFL 22 will have its online features blocked later this year. Fortunately, a new Madden NFL game will be released this summer - following on from those also released in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
