Madden was first released for PC in 1988 during Jackson's sophomore season in the NFL. But due issues with licensing as well as a hip injury that occurred during the 1990 NFL season that forced him into Mut 22 coins an early retirement from football. Jackson didn't appear in Madden in the course of his career. In 2014, Jackson made his Madden debut as a special-edition player in The Ultimate Team game mode.

On Wednesday, EA Sports announced that not only will Jackson return to the field to play for the first time in a while ever since Madden NFL 15 however, Jackson will also have the privilege of being a Madden cover athlete. More than 35 years after his NFL career began with the 1987 season, Jackson is set to grace the cover featuring a digital version of Madden NFL 22. On Friday, players will be able to play with him on the internet. EA Sports also teamed up with Nike to recreate the iconic sportswear brand's Bo Knows ad campaign by incorporating a digitally rendered version of his iconic shoe, which is the Nike Air Bo Turf, into the game.

Jackson has become the seventh running back designated as a Madden cover-athlete, following Eddie George (Madden 2001), Marshall Faulk (Madden 2003), Shaun Alexander (Madden 2007), Peyton Hillis (Madden 12), Adrian Peterson and Barry Sanders (both Madden 25).

Before the cover unveiling, The Undefeated's Aaron Dodson caught up with Jackson to discuss Jackson's Tecmo Bowl days, how Bo Knows came to life as well as his Madden return and much more.

What is it like for you to buy Madden 22 coins be an athlete who covers the sport 35 years after the time your career started?