'Madden NFL 27' cover reveal: Caleb Williams becomes first Bears player on cover
Caleb Williams has been named the cover athlete for 'Madden NFL 27', marking a historic moment as he is the first player from the Chicago Bears to feature on the cover. In his second NFL season, Williams led the Bears to significant improvements, including a playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers. His impressive performance and record-setting achievements have solidified his status as a rising star in the league.
- ▪Caleb Williams is the first Chicago Bears player to be featured on the cover of 'Madden NFL 27'.
- ▪In the 2025 season, Williams threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns, setting a franchise record for passing yards in a single season.
- ▪The Bears won their first playoff game since 2010, coming back from an 18-point deficit against the Green Bay Packers.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been selected as the cover athlete for "Madden NFL 27," making him the first Bear to ever grace the cover of the world-famous football game. The jump. The #Madden27 Cover. The future. Gridiron heroics earn @CALEBcsw Cover Athlete status! Full reveal Thursday, 6/4 at 8 PM ET🔗: https://t.co/REHXoqeZIf pic.twitter.com/VBzO40XbdF— Madden NFL 27 (@EAMaddenNFL) June 3, 2026 🥶 The Iceman arrives. Your #Madden27 Deluxe Edition cover is here. Full reveal Thursday, 6/4 at 8 PM ET🔗: https://t.co/REHXoqeZIf pic.twitter.com/gIHFHt94Wb— Madden NFL 27 (@EAMaddenNFL) June 3, 2026 In his second NFL season, Williams completed 58.1% of his passes for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions while helping Chicago improve from 5-12 to 11-6.
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