Is the Madden Curse real? Explore the infamous NFL superstition tied to Madden NFL cover stars, its shocking history, and the players who've defied or fallen victim to it.

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Here's a recap of how the Ravens did on Day 1 of the skills challenges at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. The addition of former Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as the senior secondary coach ...

Some fans, however, have come to believe in a 'Madden curse', which dooms the cover athlete ... previous season while on the cover of Madden NFL 02, and Michael Vick started just four games ...