Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Huge NFL Bragging Rights for Firebaugh's Josh Allen. He Makes Cover of 'Madden 24'
Edward Smith updated website photo 2024
By Edward Smith
Published 2 years ago on
June 7, 2023

Share

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

EA Sports revealed the cover athlete for their new “Madden 24” of the popular video football game Wednesday.

Buffalo Bills quarterback and Firebaugh native Josh Allen tweeted “a childhood dream come true” at the news of being the featured player.

The Madden game, which was first introduced in 1988, has sold more than 130 million copies and is the only video game licensed by the NFL.

A first-round draft pick in 2018, Allen and the Bills finished at the top of the AFC East in 2022, losing to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC divisional round.

Allen Key Part of Bills’ Revival

Since joining the Bills, Allen has led the team to four playoff appearances and three consecutive division titles.

Allen played for Reedley City College before attracting the attention of NFL scouts at the University of Wyoming.

EA Sports chose legendary coach and sports commentator John Madden for the ’23 cover. Before Allen was revealed, reporters had floated names such as Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson, and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce.

Allen completed the 2022 season with 4,283 passing yards and a 63.3% completion rate.

RELATED TOPICS:

DON'T MISS

What Are Fresno Real Estate Experts Predicting for 2025 and Beyond?

UP NEXT

US Rep. LaMonica McIver Indicted on Federal Charges From Skirmish at New Jersey Immigration Center

Edward Smith,
Multimedia Journalist
Edward Smith began reporting for GV Wire in May 2023. His reporting career began at Fresno City College, graduating with an associate degree in journalism. After leaving school he spent the next six years with The Business Journal, doing research for the publication as well as covering the restaurant industry. Soon after, he took on real estate and agriculture beats, winning multiple awards at the local, state and national level. You can contact Edward at 559-440-8372 or at Edward.Smith@gvwire.com.

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Teaching Antisemitism in Arizona’s Public Schools

16 hours ago

US Rep. LaMonica McIver Indicted on Federal Charges From Skirmish at New Jersey Immigration Center

16 hours ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Smashes Record as Company’s Fastest-Selling Console

TOKYO — Japan’s Nintendo said on Wednesday it had sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 units in the first four days after its launch, m...

21 minutes ago

21 minutes ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Smashes Record as Company’s Fastest-Selling Console

28 minutes ago

Machado Pounds Devastated Dodgers Pitching Staff in Easy Padres Win

42 minutes ago

Giants Edge Rockies on Yastrzemski’s RBI. They’ve Won 6 Straight Games by 1 Run

Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, center, applauds for those affected by the Los Angeles area wildfires as she gives the State of the State address in the House of Representatives at the state Capitol with Speaker of the House Rep. Steve Montenegro, R-Litchfield Park, left, and Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, flanking the governor on Jan. 13, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP File)
16 hours ago

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Teaching Antisemitism in Arizona’s Public Schools

Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside an ICE detention prison, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J, (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File)
16 hours ago

US Rep. LaMonica McIver Indicted on Federal Charges From Skirmish at New Jersey Immigration Center

President Donald Trump prepares to deliver remarks during a visit to Fort Bragg to mark the U.S. Army anniversary, in North Carolina, U.S., June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
17 hours ago

US Military Bases to Restore Names Changed After Racial Justice Protests, Trump Says

18 hours ago

Clovis Councilmember Basgall Says He Won’t Run for Re-Election

19 hours ago

An Unknowing Fresno County Gave Community Medical $2.7M While Hospital Engaged in Kickback Scheme

Help continue the work that gets you the news that matters most.

Search

Send this to a friend