India, June 4 -- Speculation about Caleb Williams becoming the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27 had been growing since a leaked cover image surfaced on social media last week.

Those rumors were officially confirmed on Wednesday morning when Madden NFL 27 announced the Chicago Bears quarterback as this year's cover star.

The honor makes Williams the first player in franchise history to appear on the cover of the iconic video game series.

However, Williams' selection has also sparked concerns about how he will fare next season, with some fans pointing to the infamous Madden curse that has long been associated with players featured on the game's cover.

Only time will tell if Williams is affected by the so-called Madden curse, but reviewin...