The cover features a helmetless and smiling Brown, which is a departure from the action shots on recent Madden covers. It’s a fitting tribute to Brown, who is constantly smiling on and off the field.

“To be on the cover is a real honor I’ve wanted to always have because I have so much connection with the game,” said Brown, an All-Pro receiver the past four seasons and runner-up to Todd Gurley as NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2017. “Growing up as a kid I played Madden all the time, was being inspired by the players in the game. And now to be on the cover, it’s a special feeling.”

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