Take in a blast from the past with this list of every cover athlete in the Madden NFL franchise from this millennium.

When Christian McCaffrey was named the cover athlete for the 2025 “Madden” video game earlier this week, San Francisco 49ers fans were likely torn between feelings of elation and trepidation.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin asked EA to use Madden NFL 25 to explain the new kickoff rules. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey revealed as Madden NFL 25 cover athlete.

After winning the 2018-19 MVP Award, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the new cover star of Madden NFL 20. “It's surreal ... and giving input to the game? Patrick Mahomes ...