Antonio Brown named Madden 19 cover athlete

EA Sports announced Wednesday that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown will grace the cover of Madden 19, which is set for release Aug. 10.

Brown is the first Steeler to appear on the cover of the popular video game series since Troy Polamalu shared it with Larry Fitzgerald on Madden 10.

"To be the cover athlete on a game that has inspired my life and taught me so much is a tremendous honor," Brown told James Brady of SB Nation. "When it's all said and done, this is going to be a nice thing on the list of things to remember; something my kids can remember

"To be the first Steelers player on the cover by himself is a tremendous honor. I get to represent the organization, myself, my family on the cover of Madden. It's a huge accomplishment."

Brown, universally recognized as the game's best receiver, is one of seven players who'll have a 99 overall rating in Madden 19, and the only player at his position.

Meanwhile, the Hall of Fame edition of Madden 19 features Terrell Owens on the cover.