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A 49ers running back started the Madden Curse. Christian McCaffrey will test it.

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Star running back Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers scored a new contract extension last week, and he’s set to marry model and influencer Olivia Culpo later this month. Now, CMC can add a new achievement to his busy June: Madden cover athlete.

The lone NFL-sponsored video game unveiled McCaffrey as its choice for the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25 on Tuesday, with McCaffrey calling the decision a “lifelong dream come true” on social media.

McCaffrey was the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2023, scoring 21 touchdowns and tallying more than 2,000 scrimmage yards.