Overview
- A popular account called MUTLeaks posted images showing what it said were the Madden NFL 27 and College Football 27 covers featuring Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, but the images have not been confirmed by EA Sports.
- MUTLeaks is known for pre-release Ultimate Team leaks that have often proved accurate, which has increased attention on the post without substituting for an official announcement.
- If true, the placement would be notable because no Chicago Bears player has appeared on the franchise’s standard Madden cover since the series began using athletes in 2001.
- Williams earned the spotlight after a breakout season that included 3,942 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, 388 rushing yards and several late-game comebacks, though his 58.1% completion rate ranked near the bottom in one advanced QB impact metric.
- Fans and outlets have already reacted online with talk of the so-called ‘Madden curse’ and with speculation about what an official EA Sports confirmation would mean for Williams and the Bears this coming season.