Chicago Bears‘ quarterback Caleb Williams was selected as the Madden 27 cover athlete. The decision came after he led the Bears to an 11-6 record in 2025 and won the NFC North for the first time since the 2018 season. Williams had multiple signature moments in 2025 as he led numerous late game comebacks.
However, the photo he chose for the Madden Cover has come under some scrutiny.
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Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams
Dec 7, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Caleb Williams’ Painted Nails Go Viral On Madden 27 Cover
Here is a look at Williams’ 2027 Madden Cover:
Deluxe Edition cover of Madden NFL 27 with Caleb Williams as the cover athlete: https://t.co/IKYUhjRW2q pic.twitter.com/B7Psy0iXQf
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 3, 2026
As his painted finger nails are on full display, fans had a lot to say:
Has there ever been a less deserving cover athlete? Serious question.
Madden curse incoming. Already the toughest schedule in the league. Indiana Bears missing the playoffs, confirmed.
Yeah let’s stick with this cover art over the other one
They missed the greatest chance to show off Hammond. I would say do better EA, but we know they can’t.
Madden cover used to actually mean something.
“Fingernails painted on Madden. Young boys look up to you bro smh n Caleb Williams this is the example u set for them. Players should grab you n the locker room n call u Carey every time u they see u !! u want respect from your teammates n your hands look like they nails at home smh who ever thought u would see this on a Madden cover. I feel sorry for these kids.”
Caleb Williams’ 2025 Season
In 2025 Williams had the following stats:
17 games started
11-6 starting record
330 passing comletions
568 passing attempts
58.1 passing completion percentage
3,942 passing yards
27 passing touchdowns
7 interceptions
338 rushing yards
3 rushing touchdowns
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