Caleb Williams lands Madden NFL 27 cover, but infamous curse looms over pivotal third season
Caleb Williams has been announced as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27, marking a significant milestone in his career. The cover features a recreation of his memorable fourth-and-8 pass during the NFC Wild Card round against the Packers. As he enters his third season, Williams aims to overcome the notorious 'Madden Curse' that has affected many previous cover athletes.
- ▪Caleb Williams is the first Chicago Bears player to appear on the cover of the Madden NFL video game.
- ▪The cover photo captures a pivotal moment from a playoff game where Williams made a remarkable pass.
- ▪Williams expressed that being on the cover is a childhood dream come true.
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Chicago Bears Caleb Williams lands Madden NFL 27 cover, but infamous curse looms over pivotal third season The cover photo recreates his wild fourth-and-8 pass to Rome Odunze against the Packers in the NFC wild-card round By Ryan Morik Fox News Published June 3, 2026 11:05am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for June 2 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Caleb Williams will grace the cover of this year's edition of the Madden NFL video game.
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