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Saquon Barkley to Appear on Cover of Madden ‘26

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Penn State legend and Super Bowl champion Saquon Barkley had the greatest 13-yard run in football history last season, seemingly defying the laws of physics with a backwards hurdle over Jarrin Jones of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The play will now be immortalized on the cover of Madden ‘26, as well as NFL highlight films for decades to come.

Barkley had one of the best single-seasons for a running back in NFL history during his first year with the Eagles in 2025. Barkley became just the eighth player to rush for 2,000 or more rushing yards in a single season, finishing with 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns despite sitting out the regular season finale after the Eagles clinched the top spot in the NFC.