The Madden 26 cover star has finally been revealed, and it might surprise many fans. It's the second straight year where the cover star isn't a quarterback, which hasn't happened in a few years. Furthermore, it's also not a wide receiver in it.
The face of Madden 26 is a running back, making it the second straight Madden game where a running back takes the spotlight. It seems the running back era is not only back in the real field but also in the virtual one.
Without further ado, let's find out who is gracing the Madden 26 cover.
Who is the Madden NFL 26 Cover Star?
The one and only Saquon Barkley is the Madden 26 cover star! Barkley had a phenomenal season, breaking records and helping the Philadelphia Eagles win their second Super Bowl.
Barkley won the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year and was in the top five for MVP voting, which alone is already incredibly impressive, but it's even more impressive for a running back.
There is no doubt that Saquon Barkley is a superstar, and that is one of the faces of the league right now. Barkley is one of the main reasons for the success of the Eagles' offense, as he could turn 2-yard gains into 15. When the Eagles were struggling on offense, the solution was easy: just give the ball to Saquon.
He might not be as popular as Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, or Joe Burrow, but just like all of them, Saquon Barkley is a superstar and makes his team a Super Bowl contender.
After a historic year, Saquon Barkley more than deserves the honour of being on the Madden NFL 26 cover.
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