Barry Sanders Ends Relationship with EA Sports and Madden

Steve Noah

Published: May 1, 2024 08:14 pm

Barry Sanders has officially ended his relationship with EA Sports and the Madden franchise. The Detroit Lions legend made the announcement on social media stating he will discontinue his relationship with the brand and products, which obviously includes Madden Ultimate Team. As most of you are aware, Madden NFL 25 was released back in 2013 with Barry Sanders on the cover of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version of the game, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Madden series.

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Hey @EASPORTS_MUT @EASPORTS @EAMaddenNFL gamers & fans…. Breaking News.

I have decided after many years to discontinue my relationship with the brand & the products.

I apologize for those that were expecting me in the games.

I leave you with #CyberBarry @Lions @NFL @NFLPA pic.twitter.com/w6mav1nILY
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) April 30, 2024

His announcement means we won’t see him in Ultimate Team for the upcoming EA Sports College Football 25 either. Because let’s be honest, while no official word has been given, we all know the game will include it.

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Steve Noah

Steve is the Editor in Chief at Operation Sports. He's been here since the year 2000 posting news, features and interviews, along with keeping the hardcore sports gaming community alive and well for over two decades. He covers almost every game related to sports but enjoys basketball, football and baseball games the most.