Every Madden NFL cover athlete from 2000 to present: A complete list
By
Marco Wutz
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
A comprehensive retrospective listing every cover athlete featured on Madden NFL video game boxes since 2000, celebrating the reveal of Caleb Williams as the cover star for Madden NFL 27. The article catalogs over two decades of cover players, from John Madden himself on Madden NFL 2000 through the present day, serving as a nostalgic trip through both football and gaming history.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTo celebrate the reveal that Caleb Williams will be on the 'Madden NFL 27' cover, we've assembled the Madden NFL franchise's cover stars since 2000 below.
Many football fans and gamers have a collection of Madden NFL boxes on a shelf at home, but with a series spanning over 25 years of annual releases, it's quite the feat to possess the entire lineup.
Fortunately, a physical collection isn't required for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. After all, a digital photo album does the trick just as well.
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