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Caleb Williams will appear on the cover of this year’s edition of the Madden NFL video game.
“Madden NFL 27” will have a photo of what has become the Chicago Bears quarterback’s signature play: a wild jumper.
Williams’ photo mimics his remarkable fourth-and-8 pass to Rome Odunze against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round that helped the Bears secure the victory.
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Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on January 10, 2026. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Williams is the first Bears player to appear on the cover.
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“When I got the call from Madden, it was like my childhood dream was coming true. Being on the cover of ‘Madden NFL 27’ is a coming full circle moment,” Williams said, via ESPN.
“I grew up playing Madden and imagining what it would be like to be a part of the game. I know fans will love what’s new in this year’s game and I can’t wait to raise my rating to 99 at the end of the season.”
“Caleb Williams is what looks like a true face of the franchise: the culmination of many moments in the Chicago Bears’ incredible history that has led to their generational, electric quarterback,” said Evan Dexter, vice president of franchise strategy and marketing at EA Sports. “Madden NFL 27 aims to put more of those critical moments and key management decisions, with significant consequences that reverberate across the NFL, into the hands of our players so they can build a league that is truly theirs. Like Caleb, the future of football in ‘Madden NFL 27’ is exciting and more dynamic than ever.”
Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams celebrates after an NFL wild card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2026. (Erin Hooley/AP)
The 2024 No. 1 overall pick is entering a pivotal third season after starting to live up to his draft stock last season, so Bears fans would surely like their quarterback to avoid the “Madden Curse.”
In the early 21st century, the game’s cover athletes often had tumultuous seasons immediately afterward. Dante Culpepper (2001), Donovan McNabb (2006), Shaun Alexander (2007) and Vince Young (2008) are some of the most notable examples.
The curse has been lifted in recent years, but in 2024, when Christian McCaffrey appeared on the cover, he played only four games. Saquon Barkley was on the cover last year after posting a 2,000-yard season in his Super Bowl campaign, but he also took a step back.
Williams is still looking to become the first Bears quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards, but his 3,942 yards last year were the most in franchise history. He threw 27 touchdowns against just seven interceptions and also ran for three more scores.
Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams runs away from Green Bay Packers’ Lukas van Ness during the second half of an NFL game in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Nam Huh/AP)
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The game will be released on August 13.
