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49ers' Christian McCaffrey Named Madden NFL 25 Cover Athlete, Release on August 16, 2024

Jun 11, 2024, 03:04 PM

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been announced as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25, set to release on August 16, 2024. McCaffrey, who won the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year award in 2023 and was the NFL Rushing Yards Leader, is the first running back to feature on the cover in a decade, following Peyton Hillis in 2012. This marks the first time a 49ers player has graced the cover of the Madden franchise in 25 years. McCaffrey expressed his surprise and excitement at being chosen for this honor.