Overview
- A popular leaker, MUTLeaks, posted images that circulated on social media Saturday showing Caleb Williams on the Madden NFL 27 cover, and multiple outlets say the account has a history of accurate EA Sports leaks.
- Several outlets reported a screenshot that briefly appeared on the Xbox website before being removed, which supporters of the leak point to but EA Sports has not verified.
- If the leak is confirmed, Williams would be the first Chicago Bears player to appear on the main Madden cover, a first noted in coverage of the franchise's history.
- The leak revived talk of the long‑running 'Madden curse,' with Underdog Sports' cited stats showing past cover quarterbacks averaged declines in passing yards and touchdowns the following season.
- The Bears posted recent offseason drill footage of Williams that reporters described as reassurance for fans, and attention now turns to EA Sports' June 4 Opening Drive for an official announcement.