Madden NFL 2005 was set to bring a major overhaul to defensive gameplay, so featuring Lewis on the cover was essentially a statement by the developers - a technique they'd repeat over the years.

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University of Miami DE Gregory Rousseau joins "Good Morning Football" and shares how 'Madden 2005' sparked his interest ... safety Derwin James Jr and former NFL linebacker Manti Te'o compete ...

The Pro Football Hall of Famer was the cover athlete for Madden NFL 2005. "The Ring of Honor stands as Madden NFL's premier recognition program, celebrating legendary players who've shaped ...

EA Sports has inducted the latest quintet of football legends into its Ring of Honor, putting them into Madden NFL 25 as player items with a rating of 99. It is a tradition for the publisher to ...

The cover athlete of EA Sports' "Madden NFL 2005," Lewis stands out as one of the greatest players in the iconic video game series. He was the poster child of the hit stick feature that debuted ...

Cam Newton suggested that EA Sports change their algorithm when it comes to certain things in Madden because it annoys him.