With the current contract between the NFL and Electronic Arts set to expire after 2021 and the NFL signing an agreement in March with 2K Sports for “non-simulation” NFL games, many wondered what the future held for Madden games. The NFL and EA Sports have had a relationship for 30 years.
After months of discussions, they have come to an agreement that has been approved by the NFLPA and NFL Owners to extend their deal through 2026 to be the exclusive publisher of simulation games.
Madden NFL 21 will come out in early August and we should start to see first looks at the game in the next week or so.
Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson said in April that he would be on the cover this year, but there has been no official announcement yet.
Mick Lite served for 12 years in the military and is now an entrepreneur and photographer. Has worked as the official scorer and social media manager for the River City Rascals, Statistician for the Missouri Monsters and St. Louis Attack arena football teams, and as the Team Photographer and social media consultant for the St. Charles Chill, SLU Hockey, St. Louis Slam, and Gateway Grizzlies.
