14 DAY TRIAL // Video game publisher Electronic Arts, in collaboration with the television network ESPN, has announced the 32 National Football League players who are set to be part of the cover vote bracket for the upcoming Madden NFL 13 American football simulation.
The play in round took the field of possible cover athletes down to 32 and gamers will be able to vote for their favorite using a PC or a mobile device by accessing the official website.
The list of NFL players include:
Arizona Cardinals - Larry Fitzgerald Miami Dolphins - Reggie Bush Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan Minnesota Vikings - Jared Allen Baltimore Ravens - Ray Rice New England Patriots - Rob Gronkowski Buffalo Bills - Stevie Johnson New England Patriots - Brandon Lloyd (initially represented the St. Louis Rams) Carolina Panthers - Cam Newton New Orleans Saints - Drew Brees Chicago Bears - Matt Forte New York Giants - Victor Cruz Cincinnati Bengals - A.J. Green New York Jets - Darrelle Revis Cleveland Browns - Joe Haden Oakland Raiders - Sebastian Janikowski Dallas Cowboys - DeMarcus Ware Philadelphia Eagles - LeSean McCoy Denver Broncos - Tim Tebow Pittsburgh Steelers - Troy Polamalu Detroit Lions - Calvin Johnson San Diego Chargers - Antonio Gates Green Bay Packers - Aaron Rodgers San Francisco 49ers - Patrick Willis Houston Texans - Arian Foster Seattle Seahawks - Marshawn Lynch Indianapolis Colts - Dwight Freeney Tampa Bay Buccaneers - LeGarrette Blount Jacksonville Jaguars - Maurice Jones-Drew Tennessee Titans - Chris Johnson Kansas City Chiefs - Dwayne Bowe Washington Redskins - Brian Orakpo.
Anthony Stevenson, who is a director of marketing at EA Sports, stated, “Every football fan has an opinion on who should be on the Madden NFL cover, which was highly visible given the overwhelming response and debate that ensued during last year’s campaign. We’re proud to once again put the fate of the game’s cover in our fans’ hands and let them decide who is worthy of becoming the Madden NFL 13 cover athlete.”
He added, “Our collaboration with ESPN and SportsNation helped elevate the campaign to new heights last year and we’re thrilled to team up again on this award-winning program.”