Caleb Williams featured on Madden 27 cover recreating his viral throw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:23 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Caleb Williams has been announced as the cover athlete for EA Sports' Madden NFL 27, revealed on June 3, 2026. The cover art captures a key moment from a playoff game where Williams made a fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze, contributing to the Bears' comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers on January 10. Williams expressed his excitement, calling it a childhood dream to be on the game's cover. The deluxe edition also features a dramatic winter backdrop with Williams in a different pose. The full cover reveal is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, at 8 PM ET.
- •EA Sports announced Caleb Williams as Madden NFL 27 cover athlete.
- •Cover art recreates his notable jump pass from a playoff game.
- •Williams achieved a franchise-record 3,942 passing yards in the 2025 season.
- •The full cover reveal will take place on June 4 at 8 PM ET.
- •Williams referred to the cover as a dream come true.
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams' Madden 27 cover recreated the most viral throw of his NFL career
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
"Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10. With his arm cocked to throw and his feet spread, Williams appears to soar above a silhouette of the Chicago skyline that is set against a blue backdrop.
"Caleb Williams' Madden 27 cover doesn't just feature the Chicago Bears quarterback, it recreates one of the biggest moments of his young career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 12:23 PMCaleb Williams' Madden 27 cover recreated the most viral throw of his NFL career
Caleb Williams' Madden 27 cover doesn't just feature the Chicago Bears quarterback, it recreates one of the biggest moments of his young career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 12:06 PMCaleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10. With his arm cocked to throw and his feet spread, Williams appears to soar above a silhouette of the Chicago skyline that is set against a blue backdrop.
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