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06/03 16:46 CDT Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
By The Associated Press
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Wednesday as EA Sports'
cover athlete for Madden NFL 27.
On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a 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.
Being featured on the game's cover is "like my childhood dream was coming
true," Williams said in a statement. "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 rallies that came up just short --- including their season-ending
playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
"He had a spectacular season and the cover was dope, his kind of little
(Michael Jordan) tribute," Odunze said after the Bears practiced on Wednesday.
"I know the Chicagoans are happy to see that one. It was kind of a throwback.
It was pretty cool."
Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson also liked the cover.
"It's tough. I told him he has to sign mine," Stevenson said. "Definitely proud
of him for that. I'm honored to be on a team with someone who is on the Madden
cover."
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.
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