NFL officially recognizes Tom Brady as the 'G.O.A.T.' on new Madden cover

BOSTON — The perennially popular 'Madden' NFL video game franchise is putting Tom Brady on the cover of next year's game, according to a release.

Electronic Arts and the NFL announced the cover the "G.O.A.T. Edition" game to be released later this year, in advance of the NFL season.

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A gold band across the top of the cover denotes this year will be the "G.O.A.T. Edition," celebrating Brady's long awaited official recognition as the greatest quarterback of all time.

It will feature Tom Brady in his trademark scream pose wearing the blue Patriots jersey.