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

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.