The most recent cover athletes were Josh Allen (Madden NFL 24), John Madden himself (Madden NFL 23), Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes (Madden NFL 22), and Lamar Jackson (Madden NFL 21).

Mutant Football League 2 brings plenty of violence and gore to the gridiron for those of us who aren't interested in playing Madden to celebrate the big game.

Perhaps none are more infamous than the "Madden Curse" - the alleged jinx that has plagued the athletes featured on the cover of EA Sports' annual NFL video game franchise. For over two decades ...