Social media detectives think they've uncovered evidencr that Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will avoid the Madden Curse this year,

Saquon Barkley is officially the cover athlete for EA Sports' Madden NFL 2026. Much has been made over the years about the "Madden Curse," and Barkley will certainly look to buck that trend.

The alleged curse on players who feature on the cover of the iconic NFL game is well known, but has it actually had merit over the past decade?