EA Sports has revealed this year’s hottest game cover.After promising two G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) stars in a recentteaserannouncement, the brand officially unveiledTom Bradyand Patrick Mahomes as the cover athletes forMadden NFL 22on Thursday.“It’s been a great experience being on the cover ofMadden NFL 22with Patrick. We both share a love for the game of football and to be a part of this iconic franchise is very special,” said the seven-time Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 43, in a statement.Brady, who was previously on theMadden 18cover, added, “This year’s game really captures the energy and unpredictability that you see on the field every Sunday and we’re excited for fans to experience it for themselves.“EA SportsWant to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.In a separate statement, Mahomes, 25, said, “I, like most players in the League, have been a big fan ofMadden NFLfor as long as I can remember, and to be on the cover — not only for a second time, but also withTom Brady, an all-time great — is surreal.“The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, who was theMadden 20cover star, added, “This is only the second time two athletes have been on the cover together and we’re both eager for fans to dig into Dynamic Gameday which makes the game more immersive, authentic and keeps it fresh year-round.“Madden 10was the first time that EA had a double cover athlete for the cover with Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polomalu.TheMadden 22cover, starring Brady and Mahomes, comes after the latter lost in Super Bowl LV in February. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP for the fifth time in his career and Tampa Bay won its second Super Bowl championship in franchise history.Last year’s cover star was Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
EA Sports has revealed this year’s hottest game cover.
After promising two G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) stars in a recentteaserannouncement, the brand officially unveiledTom Bradyand Patrick Mahomes as the cover athletes forMadden NFL 22on Thursday.
“It’s been a great experience being on the cover ofMadden NFL 22with Patrick. We both share a love for the game of football and to be a part of this iconic franchise is very special,” said the seven-time Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 43, in a statement.
Brady, who was previously on theMadden 18cover, added, “This year’s game really captures the energy and unpredictability that you see on the field every Sunday and we’re excited for fans to experience it for themselves.”
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In a separate statement, Mahomes, 25, said, “I, like most players in the League, have been a big fan ofMadden NFLfor as long as I can remember, and to be on the cover — not only for a second time, but also withTom Brady, an all-time great — is surreal.”
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, who was theMadden 20cover star, added, “This is only the second time two athletes have been on the cover together and we’re both eager for fans to dig into Dynamic Gameday which makes the game more immersive, authentic and keeps it fresh year-round.”
Madden 10was the first time that EA had a double cover athlete for the cover with Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polomalu.
TheMadden 22cover, starring Brady and Mahomes, comes after the latter lost in Super Bowl LV in February. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP for the fifth time in his career and Tampa Bay won its second Super Bowl championship in franchise history.
Last year’s cover star was Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
source: people.com
