EA Sports revealed Tuesday that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will grace the cover of Madden NFL 27 as this year’s featured athlete.
The standard edition showcases Williams in a stance that mirrors his crucial scrambling jump pass on fourth-and-8 to Rome Odunze during a dramatic comeback win against Green Bay in their wild card playoff matchup on Jan. 10.
Williams is shown with his throwing arm ready and legs positioned wide, appearing to leap above an outline of Chicago’s skyline against a blue background.
The deluxe version presents a close-up image of Williams with his arms folded across his white uniform, surrounded by falling snow against a dark, nighttime setting.
Appearing on the video game cover is “like my childhood dream was coming true,” Williams said. “I grew up playing Madden and imagining what it would be like to be part of the game.”
Williams and the 2025 Bears developed a reputation for dramatic finishes throughout last season, executing multiple comeback wins along with several near-comeback attempts that fell short — including their playoff elimination loss to the Los Angeles Rams that ended their season.
During 17 regular-season contests, Williams threw for a team-record 3,942 yards along with 27 touchdown passes and seven interceptions in his sophomore campaign after being selected first overall from Southern California.
