The start of training camps for most NFL teams is only a week away. After a brief break, football is back in the consciousness of the sports fan ... if it ever really left. And with it comes the preparation for the latest Madden video game. But this year's game, which will be released Aug. 19, is a little bit different.
Following the death of the series' namesake, Hall of Fame coach John Madden, on Dec. 28, 2021, and EA Sports' decision to put Madden on the cover, there's a feeling of legacy around the game this year.