Earlier this week, it was revealed that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson would be the cover athlete of Madden NFL 21. While this is no doubt exciting for Jackson, there is a stigma surrounding the Madden NFL video game cover, with some buying into the idea that being on the game’s cover is a “curse” that will doom the player in the upcoming season. More superstitious NFL athletes may believe in the curse, but Lamar Jackson isn’t one of them.
Speaking to reporters, Jackson explained that it’s always been his dream to be on the cover of a Madden NFL video game, and so he is excited to be the cover athlete for Madden NFL 21. He also pointed out how the supposed Madden NFL curse didn’t have a negative impact on Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes. “Patrick Mahomes is on the front and he won MVP. I want that curse. I hope that’s a curse,” Jackson said.
Lamar Jackson had an incredible season with the Baltimore Ravens last year, with the team finishing with an impressive 14-2 record. As reported by Vicksburg Daily News, Jackson’s stats included 3,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing, the most in a single season by any player to date. Considering his impressive stats, it’s no surprise that Jackson is the cover athlete of Madden NFL 21.
Assuming there are no development delays due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, football fans can expect Madden NFL 21 to launch at some point in August.
Madden NFL 21 is in development for unspecified platforms.
Source: Vicksburg Daily News
