Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson Among 6 Players Joining Barkley in Madden '99 Club'

For seven NFL players, EA Sports finds you perfect the way you are.

Those seven players were unveiled as members of the "99 Club" in "Madden NFL 26" on Monday, with the announcement serving as the kickoff for Madden's ratings week. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will have a 99 overall rating when "Madden NFL 26" becomes available to play.

With seven players earning a 99 overall rating in "Madden NFL 26," it's the most players that have earned a 99 overall rating at the launch of a Madden game since "Madden NFL 19."

Additionally, EA Sports announced it's moving up the early access period for "Madden NFL 26" to Aug. 7. Previously, the three-day early access period allowed users to start playing the game three days before the release date on Aug. 14. Instead, there will now be a seven-day early access window for those who pre-order the deluxe version of "Madden NFL 26." 

Barkley was previously announced as one of the members of the "99 Club" when he was unveiled as the cover star for "Madden NFL 26." The reigning Offensive Player of the Year was the first Eagles offensive player to be named to the "99 Club," with he and Johnson becoming the third and fourth players in franchise history to earn a 99 overall rating. Johnson is also just the fifth offensive tackle to ever be included in the "99 Club," joining Jonathan Ogden, Trent Williams, Walter Jones, and Willie Roaf.

Saquon Barkley will be on the cover of "Madden NFL 26" after his memorable first