Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson Will Appear On Madden 21 Cover
Jun 16, 2020, 10:39 AM | Updated: 11:17 am
Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens passes the ball against the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium on December 12, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Lamar Jackson will be on the cover when “Madden NFL 21” is released in two months.
The Madden cover release usually carries some suspense, but the Baltimore Ravens quarterback let it slip during an offseason call with local media in April that he had been approached about the cover.
From South Florida to the Cover of #Madden21, a dream come true 🙌
@eamaddennfl #Madden21 #EAathlete #Noyaboy #Freeyak pic.twitter.com/aK1Jw6huuk— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) June 16, 2020
This year’s game will be released on Aug. 28, two weeks before the regular season is scheduled to begin.
Jackson won The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award last season.
☑️ Heisman Winner
☑️ @NFL MVP
☑️ #Madden21 Cover Athlete💪 @Lj_era8 pic.twitter.com/HQYTIUUom5
— Madden NFL 21 (@EAMaddenNFL) June 16, 2020
He set an NFL record for yards rushing by a quarterback (1,206) while passing for 3,127 yards with 36 touchdowns and only six interceptions. He also ran for seven TDs.
