- Caleb Williams — the Bears' highlight‑reel rookie — is the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27, becoming one of the youngest ever to earn the spot.
- Colin Cowherd says Williams is a rare, non‑traditional QB, even likening his "horsepower" to Josh Allen and calling him a top‑five talent.
- Fans are split: he had a 12‑5 season with 27 TDs and many comebacks, but critics cite a 60.3% completion rate and a rough rookie year.
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- Caleb Williams will be the Madden NFL 27 cover athlete — the first player in Chicago Bears history to appear on a Madden cover.
- He comes off a breakout 2025: led the Bears to an 11-6 record and the NFC North, threw for 3,942 yards and 27 TDs, and keyed six fourth-quarter comebacks (including an 18-point playoff rally vs. Green Bay).
- Williams appears on two covers (mid-air throw and his "Iceman" pose), has a 90 overall rating, and Madden NFL 27 releases Aug. 13 (Aug. 10 for EA Play Pro).
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