Just days after entering the 2024 NFL Draft, Detroit Lions legend and former running back Barry Sanders made a big announcement on social media.
For years, Sanders' name and likeness have been associated with the ultra-popular video game. madden From EA Sports.
Unfortunately for fans of the game, Saunders will end his relationship with the series. madden You will no longer be able to use Thunder in-game.
Hey @EASPORTS_MUT @EASPORTS @EMaddenNFL Gamers and fans….Breaking news.
After many years, I decided to end my association with that brand and product.
We apologize to those who were looking forward to the match.
i leave you #Cyberbury @Lions @NFL @NFLPA pic.twitter.com/w6mav1nILY
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) April 30, 2024
Back in 2013, Sanders appeared on the cover of the magazine. maddens 25th anniversary game. For a while, he was a player people could use on their ultimate teams. With the Hall of Famer ending his association with the franchise, he will no longer be an option for those Ultimate Teams.
as pointed out by detroit free press, Sanders is not the first celebrity not to be involved in video games.
Sanders' announcement that he would not allow EA Sports to use his name, image and likeness is not a complete surprise, nor is he the first former or current NFL player or coach to do so. As reported by CBS Sports, in 2019, former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was not affiliated with the NFL Coaches Association, which has a contract with EA Sports to feature coaches in popular video games. , was not incorporated into the game during the Foxboro era.
What's very interesting is that this isn't the first time something like this has happened, but to have such a well-known and popular player off the board as a potential option is a monumental change for hardcore. It is. madden The fans there.
Also, as pointed out by detroit free press, which also means Sanders will not appear in the “College Football 25” games scheduled to begin later this year.Lions fans madden Fans should likewise look forward to finding new legends of these ultimate teams and playing with other prominent names in the next college games.
