Madden fans will soon find out who the next cover star is.
Famous football players have appeared on the cover of the NFL video game since 2000, and a teaser clip shared by the franchise on X has some fans thinking Joe Burrow will be the first Cincinnati Bengals player to appear on this year’s cover.
Ahead of the release of Madden 25, here’s what you need to know about past covers.
When will the Madden 25 cover be revealed?
The “Madden 25” cover is set to be revealed on Tuesday. Post to X.
Madden covers through the years
2024: Josh Allen. 2023: John Madden. 2022: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. 2021: Lamar Jackson. 2020: Patrick Mahomes. 2019: Antonio Brown. 2018: Tom Brady. 2017: Rob Gronkowski. 2016: Odell Beckham Jr. 2015: Richard Sherman. 2014: Barry Sanders and Adrian Peterson. 2013: Calvin Johnson. 2012: Peyton Hillis. 2011: Drew Brees. 2010: Torey Polamalu and Larry Fitzgerald. 2009: Brett Favre. 2008: Vince Young. 2007: Shaun Alexander. 2006: Donovan McNabb. 2005: Ray Lewis. 2004: Michael Vick. 2003: Marshall Faulk. 2002: Daunte Culpepper. 2001: Eddie George. 2000: John Madden and Barry Sanders. 1988-1999: John Madden.
Has a Bengals player ever been on the cover of Madden?
No Bengals player has ever appeared on the cover of Madden magazine, but in 2007 a player from Northern Kentucky was on the cover.
That year’s cover featured Shaun Alexander, a running back from Florence, Kentucky, who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders.
More: Former Boone County star Shaun Alexander in Seattle Seahawks ring of honor
Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson also graces the cover of “NFL Street 3.”
Madden 25 release date
Madden has yet to officially announce a release date for this year, but Sporting News reports that it is scheduled to be released on Aug. 16. Last year, it was released on Aug. 18.
