Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley was announced Monday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. Barkley’s sensational backward hurdle over a defender from Week 9 of last year’s Super Bowl-winning season is depicted on the standard cover. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Barkley in his game-day gear.

No moment from Barkley's campaign will be replayed more than than his 14-yard reception in the second quarter of a 28-23 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He eluded two Jaguars defenders before doing a 180 and leaping backwards over Jacksonville cornerback Jarrian Jones:

Saquon Barkley was named the cover athlete of EA Sports' Madden 26, becoming the second Eagles player ever to receive the honor.