At what point in a football career can you finally say you’ve made it? Perhaps it’s when you reach the pinnacle of team achievement by getting your hands on a Super Bowl Ring. Or maybe, it’s when you get individual recognition as an MVP for the season. Yet, in these commercial times, getting the nod as a cover star for a premium football video game is undoubtedly a big moment. And in football games, they don’t come bigger than the Madden NFL series.
The announcement of the cover athlete for the series – Christian McCaffrey has got the nod for the latest game, Madden NFL 25 – has become a big deal in itself. Across the game’s history, it has largely reflected the evolution of the NFL. Its cover stars have offered a mix of themes and narratives, ranging from bona fide superstars to those brimming with potential, fan favorites to those too good to ignore, and, of course, the great John Madden himself.
The Early Years
The original John Madden Football was released in…
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