Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was announced Monday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. Barkley’s sensational backward hurdle over a defender from Week 9 of last year’s Super Bowl-winning season is depicted on the standard cover. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Barkley in his game-day gear.

Saquon Barkley was named the cover athlete of EA Sports' Madden 26, becoming the second Eagles player ever to receive the honor.

Saquon Barkley is turning heads on the Madden 26 cover. The NFL star declared the honor a dream come true on X, writing, "Hurdling onto the @EAMaddenNFL cover Dream come true! Fly Eagles Fly." Barkley shared a video showing him creating the cover.