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Caleb Williams Named Madden NFL 27 Cover Athlete, First Bear Ever

Williams called it a childhood dream after becoming the first Chicago Bears player to appear on the cover of the franchise.

The Chicago Bears' offense lines up against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 8, 2024 — *The Chicago Bears' offense lines up against the S…* Caleb Williams Chicago Bears ZappaOMatic / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

By Free News Press Editorial Team

Published June 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM PDT

Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, and he is making history doing it.

According to ESPN, Williams is the first Chicago Bears player ever to earn the distinction. The second-year quarterback described the moment as living out a childhood dream.

The Madden cover has long been one of the more visible off-field honors a player can receive. For Williams, who was the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of USC, the selection marks a significant moment in his still-early professional career.

No further details about the game's release date or additional cover content were immediately available.

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