Madden 2003: Marshall Faulk (Rams) How the curse got him: If you look at Marshall Faulk's career stats, you'll probably notice that his career started to take a dive in 2002.

Madden NFL: Eagles Saquon Barkley reacts − with a twist − to Madden NFL adding backwards hurdle to game Saquon Barkley hurdle added to Madden It's not surprising that Barkley will grace the cover of ...

The Madden Curse is a popular belief among football fans. It suggests that NFL players who appear on the cover of the Madden video game often face bad luck afterward.

The release date for Madden NFL 2026 is Aug. 14, 2025. To preorder the game, visit the EA Sports website here. Barkley will be the second Eagles player to be on the cover of a Madden game. Donovan ...

The ‘Madden Curse’ has haunted many NFL stars. Learn how Saquon Barkley became the latest name linked to the legendary jinx.

What is Madden 99 Club? Barkley's Madden rating Barkley will be the second Eagles player to be on the cover of a Madden game. Donovan McNabb was the first to do so for the 2006 iteration of the game.

In 2007, as the Madden Curse was really picking up steam, former EA Sports marketing director Christopher Erb conceded to Time Magazine, “I haven’t told this to people, but I’ve got a bottle ...

Originally published in 2007, we've just updated this feature - on why there's no such thing as the "Madden Curse" - to reflect some of the game's more contemporary "victims".

Madden NFL football has been many things over the years, Popular (by fans and players), realistic and a curse? Ever since Madden started using players on covers there has been some sort of injury ...

Verdict: Mad-Dog Blitz Curse 2005–Ray Lewis: A dominating middle linebacker, Lewis actually managed to ward off the jinx long enough to play 15 games the year he appeared on the Madden box.

How do preorder Madden NFL 2026 To preorder the game, visit the EA Sports website here. Saquon Barkley Madden cover reaction Barkley referred to making the cover as a "dream come true" in a post ...