Full Breakdown
Madden NFL 27 Reveals Its 99 Club Roster
7/28/2026, 2:05:32 PM
Core Announcement
EA Sports announced the six players who will start “Madden NFL 27” with a 99 overall rating. The list includes quarterbacks Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford, defensive end Myles Garrett, wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and tight end Trey McBride. Allen, Chase and Garrett return for a second consecutive season, while Stafford, Smith-Njigba and McBride make their debut in the elite group.
Player Performance Highlights
- Josh Allen – In 2025 he threw for 3,668 yards, rushed for 579 yards and accounted for 39 total touchdowns, tying for second among quarterbacks.
- Matthew Stafford – Led the league in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns in 2025, earning his first MVP award.
- Myles Garrett – Set a single-season sack record with 23, led the league in tackles for loss for a second straight year, and recorded 84 pressures, securing his second Defensive Player of the Year honor.
- Ja’Marr Chase – Finished 2025 with 125 receptions (third) and 1,412 receiving yards (fourth), adding eight touchdowns. He previously captured the receiving Triple Crown in 2024.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Led the league in receiving yards (1,793) and ranked fourth in receptions with ten touchdowns in 2025, also earning Offensive Player of the Year.
- Trey McBride – Topped tight ends with 126 receptions, 1,239 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in 2025, earning first-team All-Pro honors.
EA Sports Promotion and Trophy
EA Sports partnered with Topps to create a glass football trophy, designed by artist Victor Solomon, to be presented to each 99-Club member. The collaboration underscores the franchise’s emphasis on celebrating top-performing athletes.
Release Timing and Fan Outlook
“Madden NFL 27” is scheduled for release on August 13, 2023. With the launch approaching, EA Sports plans additional promotional content and discussion of player ratings leading up to that date. Fans can expect heightened debate over the selections, especially the inclusion of first-time members McBride and Smith-Njigba.
