Caleb Williams will grace the cover of this year's edition of the Madden NFL video game."Madden NFL 27" will have a photo of what's become the signature play for the Chicago Bears quarterback: a wild jump throw.The photo of Williams mimics his remarkable fourth-and-8 pass to Rome Odunze against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round that helped the Bears secure the victory.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCaleb Williams of the Chicago Bears throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Jan.10, 2026.
(Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Williams is the first Bears player to appear on the cover.BEARS' CALEB WILLIAMS SHARES POWERFUL MESSAGE ON PAINTED FINGER NAILS BEFORE SEASON OPENER VS VIKINGS"When I received the call from Madden, it was like my childhood dream was coming true.Being on the cover of 'Madden NFL 27' is a full-circle moment," Williams said, via ESPN."I grew up playing Madden and imagining what it would be like to be part of the game.
I know fans are going to love what's new in this year's game, and I'm looking forward to getting my rating up to a 99 by the end of the season.""Caleb Williams is what a true face of the franchise looks like -- the culmination of many moments in the Chicago Bears' incredible history that has led them to their electric, generational quarterback," said Evan Dexter, EA Sports' vice president of franchise strategy and marketing."Madden NFL 27 aims to put more of those critical moments and key management decisions, with meaningful consequences that echo across the NFL, in the hands of our players so that they can build a league that's truly their own.
Just like Caleb, the future of football in 'Madden NFL 27' is thrilling and more dynamic than ever before."Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams celebrates after an NFL wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers in Chicago on Jan.10, 2026.
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