Caleb Williams appears on Madden cover, attracting curse discussions
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is set to grace the cover of the latest NFL video game, reviving the conversation around the so-called Madden Curse. Historically, players featured on the cover have faced injuries or disappointing seasons soon after, though some have also thrived. Williams, coming off a challenging rookie season, aims to lead a revamped Bears offense amid growing expectations. Conversations around the curse are expected to persist, but athletes often focus more on preparation than superstition. This season's performance will shape Williams' narrative regarding the curse.
- •Caleb Williams earns Madden cover honor on June 6, 2026.
- •The Madden Curse links cover athletes to downturns in performance.
- •Williams had an up-and-down rookie season and faces heightened expectations.
- •The debate about the curse's implications is likely to continue.
- •Williams aims to establish himself in a competitive NFC.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — What Madden Curse? NFL Analyst Predicts Big Season for Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — What Is the Madden Curse and Should Bears QB Caleb Williams Be Worried?
"Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears enter the 2026 season carrying significant expectations, and one of the boldest predictions surrounding the franchise centers on its young quarterback. Despite renewed discussion about the so-called Madden curse following his selection as the cover athlete for the popular video game franchise, an NFL analyst has projected Williams to […] The post What Madden Curse? NFL Analyst Predicts Big Season for Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams appeared first on Gridiron
"Caleb Williams and the Madden Curse are once again part of the conversation after the Chicago Bears quarterback earned the honor of appearing on the cover of the latest NFL video game. The achievement marked a childhood dream realized, but it also revived one of football’s most enduring superstitions. For more than two decades, players […] The post What Is the Madden Curse and Should Bears QB Caleb Williams Be Worried? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:18 AMWhat Madden Curse? NFL Analyst Predicts Big Season for Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears enter the 2026 season carrying significant expectations, and one of the boldest predictions surrounding the franchise centers on its young quarterback. Despite renewed discussion about the so-called Madden curse following his selection as the cover athlete for the popular video game franchise, an NFL analyst has projected Williams to […] The post What Madden Curse? NFL Analyst Predicts Big Season for Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams appeared first on Gridiron
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:21 PMWhat Is the Madden Curse and Should Bears QB Caleb Williams Be Worried?
Caleb Williams and the Madden Curse are once again part of the conversation after the Chicago Bears quarterback earned the honor of appearing on the cover of the latest NFL video game. The achievement marked a childhood dream realized, but it also revived one of football’s most enduring superstitions. For more than two decades, players […] The post What Is the Madden Curse and Should Bears QB Caleb Williams Be Worried? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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