<P> EA decided not to have players vote for the cover athlete through a traditional bracket, but rather through collectible cards in Madden NFL Mobile, or through Ultimate Team on the console devices . On May 4, 2015, the four finalists were announced for the 2016 game cover: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown . On May 13, Beckham Jr. beat out Gronkowski in a fan vote for the cover of Madden 16 . It was released on August 25, 2015 . </P> <P> Madden NFL 17 was released on August 23, 2016 . The features in the game include an upgrade of the Ground Game, a redesigned and better Franchise Mode, "Madden 365", new Ball Carrier UI Prompts, the new Path Assist and more . New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski serves as the cover athlete . </P> <P> Madden NFL 18 was released on August 25, 2017 . The game is the first in the series to be developed in the Frostbite Engine, and incorporates a story mode titled Longshot Mode, akin to The Journey in FIFA 17 . It was announced that Tom Brady would be on the cover, marking the second consecutive year where a Patriot will be on the cover . Furthermore, an enhanced G.O.A.T edition was also announced . </P> <P> Madden NFL 19 was announced with Antonio Brown as the cover athlete . It was released on August 10, 2018 . </P>

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