Caleb Williams is establishing himself as one of the best emerging quarterbacks in the NFL. The Chicago Bears signal caller has been amazing for the franchise ever since being drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft as the No. 1 overall pick.
He had a great 2025 season and took them to the NFC Divisional Round and had many memorable moments. He has now achieved an important milestone in both his career and for his franchise.
Caleb Williams becomes first Bears player on Madden cover
Williams had a great 2025 season, as evidenced by his numbers. Starting in all 17 regular season games, he had 3,942 passing yards and 27 touchdowns and helped the Bears to win the NFC North division title, as well as a historic playoff victory against the Green Bay Packers. It was the franchise’s first victory in a playoff game in 15 years.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams
Feb 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams watches in the second half of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Southern California Trojans at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Recently, on June 3, 2026, EA Sports announced that Williams will be the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27, the latest version of the video game. EA Sports confirmed the selection in an official press release. The game is scheduled to be released on June 4, 2026, with a worldwide launch on August 13, 2026, across major platforms.
Williams is now the first player in the franchise’s history to appear on the main edition of the game’s cover. No other Bears player ever appeared on the video game’s cover. Previously, only offensive lineman Roberto Garza appeared on the Spanish-language version of Madden NFL 09.
The cover’s standard edition cover depicts Williams throwing a jump pass with the Chicago skyline in the background. It references the iconic fourth-down touchdown he threw to Rome Odunze during the Bears’ 2025 playoff victory over the Packers. The deluxe edition features Williams performing his signature “Iceman” celebration. Madden NFL is one of the most popular games and represents the actual sport in video gaming. Being on the cover is an honor for every player and brings immense popularity.
Caleb Williams becomes first Bears player on Madden cover
Williams will have a 90 overall rating in the game and is the first quarterback since Josh Allen appeared on the cover for Madden 24. After getting confirmed as the new cover star of the video game, Williams made a statement.
He said, “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. 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 will be preparing himself for the next season, while fans will wait for the release of the highly anticipated video game.