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06/03 12:07 CDT Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
By The Associated Press
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Wednesday as EA Sports'
cover athlete for Madden NFL 27.
On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his
pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring
comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.
With his arm cocked to throw and his feet spread, Williams appears to soar
above a silhouette of the Chicago skyline that is set against a blue backdrop.
The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Williams with arms crossed over his
white game jersey, a dark, night-like background and snow falling around him.
Being featured on the game's 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 became synonymous with late-game theatrics last
season, staging more than a handful of comeback victories to go with some
dramatic comeback bids that came up just short --- including their
season-ending playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
In 17 regular-season games, Williams passed for a franchise-record 3,942 yards
with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his second season since being
drafted first overall out of Southern California.
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