Chicago Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams has made franchise history before the 2026 NFL season even begins. On Wednesday, June 3, it was revealed that Williams will grace the cover of EA Sports Madden 27.

Williams is the first Bears player to receive the honor.

The third-year quarterback is featured on two special covers, with his iconic jumpman pass on the cover of the Standard Edition, and his signature “Iceman” celebration gracing the cover of the Deluxe Edition.

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Williams’ jumpman pass is remembered from his epic 4th-and-8 throw to Rome Odunze in the NFL Playoffs.

More information about EA Sports’ Madden NFL 27 will be revealed on Thursday, June 4.

There has been some immediate discussion about whether Williams was the right pick for the cover, but there will always be fans who disagree with the choice.

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Williams is coming off a career-best season, throwing for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while adding 288 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. One of the biggest reasons for Williams’ improvement was the offensive line and his pocket awareness, which led to a drop in sacks from a league-high 68 sacks in his rookie season to just 24 in 2025.

Bears and Williams fans will be hoping that he can continue his improvement and avoid the dreaded Madden Curse when the team hits the field for the 2026 campaign. Chicago kicks off its regular season on the road on Sunday, September 13, against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

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