Speaking with NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the San Francisco 49ers running back was asked if he was worried at all about the fabled "Madden curse" when he accepted the offer to become cover athlete.

The "Madden curse" may be overblown. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports recently examined the history of the video game covers and assessed whether the curse has any validity. He concluded that 58% of ...

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Fans reacted to a post about Edwards going undrafted by evoking talk of a CFB 25 cover curse, similar to the alleged Madden cover curse that haunted the early 2000s. "EA cover curse strikes ...

Legend has it the curse began in 1999, the year when the first NFL star was selected as the cover instead of Madden himself, who's been the face of the video game since it originated in 1989.

The dreaded Madden Curse raises the stakes for fans of certain teams, but the cover showcases the players who excelled the previous year. There are always deserving candidates but here are the ...

Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti and Head Coach John Harbaugh join team insider Garrett Downing to discuss how continuity has bred success and their shared championship vision, look back on drafting ...

There are plenty of worthy players and fans who believe in the Madden curse, and they will watch this closely. The franchise has a lot of pressure to show fans they are committed to innovating the ...