Saquon Barkley is the first Philadelphia Eagles player to grace the Madden NFL cover, but his history of injuries and the running back curse loom large entering 2025.

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was announced Monday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. Barkley’s sensational backward hurdle over a defender from Week 9 of last year’s Super Bowl-winning season is depicted on the standard cover. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Barkley in his game-day gear.

EA Sports had the Eagles running back strap into a harness to conjure a cover image of his eye-popping, reverse hurdle from last season.