In Madden NFL 10, who shared the first two-player cover with Troy Polamalu?

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In Madden NFL 10, Larry Fitzgerald shared the first two-player cover with Troy Polamalu. Fitzgerald represented the Arizona Cardinals, while Polamalu represented the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The pairing reflected the previous season’s Super Bowl matchup: Arizona and Pittsburgh met in Super Bowl XLIII, with the Steelers winning 27–23. Madden NFL 10 was the first installment in the series to feature two players together on its cover, making the choice especially notable.

The cover partnership also became linked to the so-called Madden Curse. Polamalu injured his knee early in the 2009 season, while Fitzgerald had an excellent campaign, recording a career-high 13 touchdowns and earning Pro Bowl honors. The other listed players were prominent NFL stars, but none shared that historic cover with Polamalu.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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