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Saquon Barkley Lands Madden NFL 26 Cover with Iconic Reverse Hurdle

EA Sports highlighted Barkley’s record 2,504-yard campaign by capturing his reverse hurdle on the cover ahead of Madden NFL 26’s August release.

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Saquon Barkley's famous backwards hurdle is coming to the cover of Madden NFL 26.
Feb 14, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade and rally. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • EA Sports announced on June 2 that Barkley will appear on both the standard and deluxe Madden NFL 26 covers, recreating his viral reverse hurdle over Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones.
  • Barkley amassed a record 2,504 total rushing yards in 2024, leading the Eagles to their Super Bowl LIX victory and earning him AP Offensive Player of the Year.
  • He becomes only the second Eagle since Donovan McNabb in 2006 to grace a Madden cover and the first Eagles offensive player inducted into the Madden ‘99 Club.’
  • Barkley dismissed concerns about the so-called Madden curse, citing past injuries as part of the game and emphasizing his faith and preparation.
  • Madden NFL 26 will launch on August 14, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.