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Caleb Williams becomes first Bears player on Madden NFL cover

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Caleb Williams becomes first Bears player on Madden NFL cover
Summary

Caleb Williams, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, has been announced as the cover athlete for EA Sports' Madden NFL 27. This marks a historic moment as he is the first player in the franchise's history to earn this distinction. The cover features Williams in his signature jump pass pose against the Chicago skyline, similar to a touchdown throw he made in the playoffs. The reveal comes ahead of the 2026 NFL season, where Williams, coming off a career-best season, will aim to build on his success. EA Sports is set to unveil more details about Madden NFL 27 on June 4.

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Status Watch
  • •Williams features on both standard and deluxe editions of the game.
  • •He is coming off a season with 3,942 passing yards and 27 touchdowns.
  • •Williams aims to avoid the historical 'Madden curse' as he enters his third season.
  • •The game cover poses come from memorable moments during the 2025 season.
  • •EA Sports will reveal additional game features on June 4.
Latest Updates
  • 1:33 PMESPN — QB Williams graces Madden cover in Bears first
  • 1:05 PMCBS Sports — 'Madden NFL 27' cover reveal: Caleb Williams becomes first Bears player on cover
  • 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams chosen for Madden 27 cover
  • 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams makes Chicago Bears history with EA Sports Madden cover
  • 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — NFL world reacts to Bears QB Caleb Williams on Madden 27 cover
  • 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — LOOK: Bears QB Caleb Williams is the Madden 27 cover athlete
  • 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — QB Caleb Williams will be the 1st Chicago Bears player featured on the Madden NFL cover
  • 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Bears QB Caleb Williams revealed as the cover athlete for Madden 27
What they're saying
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will grace the cover of Madden NFL 27 — the first player in franchise history to be on the cover of the popular video game — EA Sports announced Wednesday morning. “When I received the call from Madden, it was like my childhood dream was coming true,” Williams said in a statement released by EA Sports. “Being on the cover of Madden NFL 27 is a ...

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Chicago Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams has made franchise history before the 2026 NFL season even begins. On Wednesday, June 3, it was revealed that Williams will grace the cover of EA Sports Madden 27. Williams is the first Bears…

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the Madden 27 cover athlete. Here's how the NFL world reacted to the Iceman's cover.

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