Caleb Williams lands Madden NFL 27 cover after record-breaking season with Bears
Caleb Williams makes Madden history as first Chicago Bears featured on cover | ChicagoNOW
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27.
CHICAGO - Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27.
Caleb Williams lands spot on Madden's newest cover
What we know:
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.
The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Williams with arms crossed over his white game jersey, a dark, night-like background and snow falling around him.
What they're saying:
Being featured on the game's cover is "like my childhood dream was coming true," Williams said. "I grew up playing Madden and imagining what it would be like to be part of the game."
Williams and the 2025 Bears became synonymous with late-game theatrics last season, staging more than a handful of comeback victories to go with some dramatic comeback bids that came up just short — including their season-ending playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
"This is a transformative moment for the Chicago Bears, our fans and the Chicagoland area," Kevin Warren, Chicago Bears President and CEO, said in a statement. "To witness Caleb Williams becoming the first current Bears player featured on the cover of Madden NFL reflects the excitement, momentum and vision surrounding this organization’s future. The intersection of football, culture, entertainment and gaming continues to create powerful opportunities to connect with the next generation of fans, and we are excited to celebrate this milestone alongside EA Sports and Bears fans around the world."
By the numbers:
In 17 regular-season games, Williams passed for a franchise-record 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his second season since being drafted first overall out of Southern California.
The Source: The information in this story came from The Associated Press.