Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson Amongst 6 Gamers Becoming a member of Barkley in Madden ’99 Membership’

For seven NFL gamers, EA Sports activities finds you good the way in which you might be.

These seven gamers have been unveiled as members of the “99 Membership” in “Madden NFL 26” on Monday, with the announcement serving because the kickoff for Madden’s rankings week. Philadelphia Eagles operating again Saquon Barkley, Eagles offensive deal with Lane Johnson, Minnesota Vikings large receiver Justin Jefferson, Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett, Cincinnati Bengals large receiver Ja’Marr Chase, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Payments quarterback Josh Allen could have a 99 general score when “Madden NFL 26” turns into out there to play.

With seven gamers incomes a 99 general score in “Madden NFL 26,” it is probably the most gamers which have earned a 99 general score on the launch of a Madden sport since “Madden NFL 19.”

Moreover, EA Sports activities introduced it is shifting up the early entry interval for “Madden NFL 26” to Aug. 7. Beforehand, the three-day early entry interval allowed customers to begin enjoying the sport three days earlier than the discharge date on Aug. 14. As an alternative, there’ll now be a seven-day early entry window for individuals who pre-order the deluxe model of “Madden NFL 26.” 

Barkley was beforehand introduced as one of many members of the “99 Membership” when he was unveiled as the duvet star for “Madden NFL 26.” The reigning Offensive Participant of the Yr was the primary Eagles offensive participant to be named to the “99 Membership,” with he and Johnson turning into the third and fourth gamers in franchise historical past to earn a 99 general score. Johnson can also be simply the fifth offensive deal with to ever be included within the “99 Membership,” becoming a member of Jonathan Ogden, Trent Williams, Walter Jones, and Willie Roaf.

Saquon Barkley might be on the duvet of “Madden NFL 26” after his memorable first season with the Eagles (picture through EA Sports activities).

Jackson and Allen’s inclusions into the “99 Membership” comes after they battled it out for MVP final season. Allen edged out Jackson for the award, getting 27 of the 49 first-place votes. However each at the moment are within the “99 Membership,” becoming a member of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Patrick Mahomes as the opposite quarterbacks to earn 99 general rankings. Allen is the second Payments participant to affix the membership, with Bruce Smith being the primary to do it in “Madden 99.”

Chase can also be a first-timer within the “99 Membership,” turning into the primary participant in Bengals historical past to be included. Previous to Chase’s inclusion, Cincinnati was the final crew to not have a participant within the “99 Membership.”

Ja’Marr Chase is the primary Bengals participant to ever be named to the “99 Membership” (picture through EA Sports activities).

Jefferson and Garrett are the one multi-time “99 Membership” members on the launch of “Madden NFL 26.” Jefferson earned the 99 general score at launch for “Madden NFL 24.” He re-entered the membership in “Madden NFL 25” following a mid-season rankings replace. That is Garrett’s second time being featured within the “99 Membership” on the launch of the sport, with the primary event coming in “Madden NFL 23.” He was additionally a 99 general in “Madden NFL 22” following a mid-season rankings replace.

EA Sports activities determines which NFL gamers are worthy of creating the “99 Membership” by using a crew of specialists who analyze participant efficiency, statistics and ability units all through the season. Allen and Jackson have accounted for the NFL’s final three MVP winners, whereas Barkley rushed for two,000 yards when he gained Offensive Participant of the Yr final season. Garrett gained Defensive Participant of the Yr in 2023 and adopted that up by recording 14 sacks final 12 months.

Johnson and Chase are the one two gamers of the group who have not gained MVP, Offensive Participant of the Yr or Defensive Participant of the Yr. Nonetheless, Johnson has been named All-Professional in 5 of the final eight seasons and Chase was named first-team All-Professional in 2024 after successful the receiving Triple Crown for main the league in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. 

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