1 of 5 | Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for a franchise single-season record 3,942 yards last season. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo
June 3 (UPI) -- Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be the cover star of Madden NFL 27, video game publisher Electronic Arts announced Wednesday. Williams is the first Bears player to receive the honor.
Madden NFL 27 will launch worldwide Aug. 13. The standard edition will feature a photo of Williams throwing his signature jump pass. The deluxe edition will portray Williams doing his "Iceman" celebration.
"When I received the call from Madden, it was like my childhood dream was coming true," Williams said in a news release. "Being on the cover of Madden NFL 27 is a full-circle moment.
"I grew up playing Madden and imagining what it would be like to be part of the game. I know fans are going to love what's new in this year's game, and I'm looking forward to getting my rating up to a 99 by the end of the season."A photo of Caleb Williams throwing a jump pass is shown on the cover of Madden NFL 27. Photo by Electronic Arts
