'Madden 26' cover: Saquon Barkley hurdling a defender announced as cover ahead of August release date

Saquon Barkley did a lot of things right during his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, but one image will outlive will define the year long after he's retired from the game. That would be Barkley's incredible backward hurdle, which he pulled off in a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.

That hurdle appears to be the inspiration behind the "Madden 26" cover. Barkley was announced as the game's cover athlete Monday, and will be pictured on the cover in his iconic hurdle pose.

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