Bills' Josh Allen named Madden 24 cover athlete, first Buffalo player to receive honor

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EA Sports announced Wednesday that Allen will be on the cover of Madden NFL 24, becoming the first member of the Bills to grace to cover. 

Allen follows John Madden, who appeared on the cover of Madden 23 following his death in December 2021. 

Jan 22, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of an AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. (Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports)

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"It's such a small group of people who have ever touched the face of Madden, so now to be on that list, it's very surreal. It's very humbling," Allen told ESPN. "To think about where I was not too long ago and coming out of high school with zero offers, going to junior college and have one offer, University of Wyoming of all places, and then fast-forward to now.

"I don't know if I would have believed you at that point, if you were to tell me in high school. It's so surreal. Madden has such a special place in my heart."

Allen was the third quarterback selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, with Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold going before him. 

Allen has proved to be the better quarterback of three, making the Pro Bowl in 2020 and 2022 and throwing for over 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. 

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills takes the field prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.  (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

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