Madden Cover Athlete

The Madden Cover Athlete refers to the football player featured on the cover of the annual Madden NFL video game series published by EA Sports. This athlete is often chosen based on their outstanding performance in the previous NFL season and their popularity among fans. Being selected as the cover star can symbolize recognition of their achievements in football. However, it also comes with a superstition among fans that the "Madden Curse" may affect the athlete's performance in the following season, as some cover athletes have faced injuries or struggles after being featured.