Stafford, Garrett, and Allen Join Madden NFL 27'S Elite 99 Club

WHO:

Bleacher Report - Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a four-year, $168.6 million deal, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.

therams.com - Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Josh Allen, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Trey McBride

Bleacher Report - EA Sports, Topps, artist Victor Solomon

WHAT:

atlantafalcons.com - Second-round cornerback Avieon Terrell earned a 75-overall base grade in Madden NFL 27, the third-highest grade among rookie cornerbacks.

atlantafalcons.com - Third-round receiver Zachariah Branch received an overall mark of 73, tied for the ninth-highest grade among rookie wide receivers.

atlantafalcons.com - Fourth-round pick Kendal Daniels has an overall grade of 69, the 11th-highest grade for first-year linebackers.

atlantafalcons.com - Sixth-round defensive tackle Anterio Thompson and offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa each received a 67-overall grade in the game.

atlantafalcons.com - Sixth-round linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. has an overall grade of 64 in the game.

atlantafalcons.com - Undrafted center James Brockermeyer has an overall grade of 64, the seventh-best grade for a rookie at the position.

therams.com - Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett are part of the '99 Club' for EA Sports' Madden NFL 27, rated 99 overall at their respective positions.

therams.com - Stafford led the league in passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46) and won the 2025 NFL MVP award.

therams.com - Garrett set the NFL single-season sack record with 23 in his final season with the Browns.

Bleacher Report - The 99 Club members for Madden NFL 27 include Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Trey McBride.

Bleacher Report - Stafford, Smith-Njigba, and McBride are making their debuts in the 99 Club, while Allen, Garrett, and Chase are returning.

Bleacher Report - Smith-Njigba was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year with 1,793 yards on 119 receptions and 10 touchdowns.

Bleacher Report - McBride led all tight ends in receptions (126) and receiving yards (1,239) in 2025 and was named first-team All-Pro.

WHERE:

therams.com - The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (through EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store).

WHEN:

therams.com - Madden NFL 27 launches worldwide on August 13.

therams.com - Early access is available to MVP+ Members on August 6, and Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle purchases on August 10.

WHY:

Bleacher Report - The Rams acquired Garrett to bolster their chances of winning a second Super Bowl title.

HOW:

Bleacher Report - EA Sports partnered with Topps for a "first-of-its kind" glass football trophy designed by artist Victor Solomon to present to the players.

Bleacher Report - EA Sports partnered with Topps to create a glass football trophy designed by artist Victor Solomon for the players.

In a groundbreaking move, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has signed a four-year deal worth $168.6 million, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. Meanwhile, in Madden NFL 27, second-round cornerback Avieon Terrell earned a solid 75 overall grade, ranking third among rookie cornerbacks, while third-round receiver Zachariah Branch tied for ninth with a grade of 73. EA Sports has teamed up with Topps to create a unique glass football trophy, designed by artist Victor Solomon, to honor the players in this innovative partnership.