After having his name and voice featured in the most prominent NFL video game series for more than 30 years, John Madden is going to be a playable character for the first time ever.
EA Sports announced Thursday that the Hall-of-Fame announcer is being added to Madden NFL 23 as a playable character.
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Madden never had the opportunity to play in an NFL game because of injuries. He was a 21st-round draft pick as an offensive tackle by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958 even before beginning his senior season at Long Beach State.