It has been revealed that Steelers superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown will grace the 'Madden 19' cover. While there is an abundance of excitement from fans, there is also an undoubted sense of worry for some -- considering the infamous "Madden Curse".
In spirit of the long-standing tradition of the league's top players appearing on the Madden Cover, we take a look at the previous athletes to be featured.
Check out the full list of Madden Cover athletes below.
Madden 19 Cover Athlete: Antonio Brown
Madden 18 Cover Athlete: Tom Brady
Madden 17 Cover Athlete: Rob Gronkowski
Madden 16 Cover Athlete: Odell Beckham Jr.
Madden 25 Cover Athlete: Richard Sherman
Madden 14 Cover Athlete: Barry Sanders
Madden 13 Cover Athlete: Calvin Johnson
Madden 12 Cover Athlete: Peyton Hillis
Madden 11 Cover Athlete: Drew Brees
Madden 10 Cover Athletes: Troy Polamalu and Larry Fitzgerald
Madden 09 Cover Athlete: Brett Favre
Madden 08 Cover Athlete: Vince Young
Madden 07 Cover Athlete: Shaun Alexander
Madden 06 Cover Athlete: Donovan McNabb
Madden 2005 Cover Athlete: Ray Lewis
Madden 2004 Cover Athlete: Michael Vick
Madden 2003 Cover Athlete: Marshall Faulk
Madden 2002 Cover Athlete: Daunte Culpepper
Madden 2001 Cover Athlete: Eddie George
*Legendary coach and the longtime voice of the Madden franchise, John Madden, was featured on the cover from 1988-2000