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The highly expected release of Madden NFL 26 seems to include a remarkable touchdown party that became a trend among some players last season.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, Las Vegas Raiders Tight End Brock Bowers and others broke out in festive dancers emulating President Donald Trump after touchdowns and sacks in 2024.
The upcoming version of the popular NFL centric video game seems to show the virtual representation of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, making his version of the dance.
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The Philadelphia Eagles runs back Saquon Barkley waves during training camp on the Novacare complex. (KYLE ROSS/IMAGN -PICTURES)
During a Madden game between Eagles and Washington commanders, Jalen Hurts throws a passport to Barkley. An animated version of the all-pro that runs back sprints into the final zone of a touchdown before breaking out the signature Trump dance.
Barkley and Trump have a connection. Earlier this year, Barkley visited the White House to commemorate the Eagles’ Super Bowl Championship.
The day before the president hosted Barkley and his teammates on the southern lawn in the White House for a party ceremony, the star ran back was spotted out of marine in Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey.
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Trump told journalists that Barkley is a “nice guy” and joked that he “would drive him.” The president eventually decided to skip the race.
President Donald Trump, Left, talking to Philadelphia Eagles, (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Barkley later responded to some of the setbacks to news about his excursion with Trump making his rounds on social media.
“Some people are really upset because I played golfed [sic] And flew to the White House with the President, “wrote Barkley on X.” Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand, “wrote Barkley on X.” Just golf with Obama not long ago … and look forward to finishing my round with Trump! Now you have to get out of my mentions with all this policy and have a great day. “
President Donald Trump greets Philadelphia Eagles, (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The White Huss official X account shared a photo of Trump and Barkley inside the oval office. The picture has a screenshot of the race’s message to critics.
Recently, Barkley rejected an invitation to be part of Trump’s advice on sports, fitness and nutrition.
“A few months ago it was brought to my team about the council, so I’m not really too familiar with it,” he said, according to NBC Philadelphia. “I felt like I’m getting super busy, so I and my family thought it was probably in the best interest not to accept it.
“So, [I] Was definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned, but I assume it’s something good. I appreciate it, but was a little shocked when my name was mentioned. ”
Trump also appointed Bosa, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker to Council.
Madden NFL 26 is scheduled to be released to the public August 14. However, some users started accessing Thursday.
