Here's every Madden cover athlete since 2000, when Madden himself graced the cover. Things came full circle after his death in 2021, with Madden appearing on the cover again for Madden 23.

He graced the "Madden" cover the first 11 years of its existence. The franchise put Madden back on the cover for "Madden 23" as a way to honor the NFL legend following his death.

Madden 23 - The late coach and broadcaster John Madden, himself, graced the cover in a tribute to his legacy. He passed away in December 2021.

23. Calvin Johnson, Madden 2013 In 2011, Johnson cemented himself as the best receiver in the NFL with 96 catches, 16 TDs and a league-leading 1,681 yards.

Saquon Barkley discusses Madden curse Some superstitious Eagles fans might cringe at the thought of their superstar running back on the cover of the video game franchise. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The ...