Rookie OTA’s storyline issues in Franchise
The new rookie it’s storyline feature would be beat if it worked properly. however instead of selecting a player I draft, 3 seasons in a row now it has selected the same player who was already on my team at the start of the franchise. His info says he was like a 6th round pick in 2022. So the text on the screen about first round pick is wrong or it should be selecting a different player or both. lastly the first time each season the storyline comes up the player gets a 2500xp buff or attributes at the skill position depending on which dialog option you pick which is great except then the storyline comes back up every few weeks throughout the season. Same text same dialog options but the rest of the season no buff so it is clearly meant to only happen in preseason but comes up several times several weeks into the season. EA please fix rookie OTA storyline to select a rookie the user drafts preferably that season, and make the storyline only come up in preseason as clearly intended. ThanksBlack cleats
In franchise mode my players who cleats are locked in to always wear black cleats, have somehow been switch in franchise mode to be locked in to always wear white cleats. Can this be fixed? I want my players to able to wear black and white cleats in the game. The whole team now can only wear white cleats with team color.
Feature Request – “NFL Eras Mode” for Madden NFL 27
I would like to propose a new Franchise feature for future Madden titles: an “NFL Eras Mode,” inspired by the successful Eras system in NBA 2K. This mode would allow players to begin a Franchise in a selected historical NFL era and progress forward through time with authentic league evolution. The goal is to create a living football history experience where users can relive, rewrite, or completely reshape NFL history. Core Concept: Players select a starting era (e.g., 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s) and begin Franchise Mode with: Real teams, uniforms, and rules from that time period Accurate rosters for that era Era-specific presentation (broadcast overlays, commentary tone, stadium atmosphere) Key Features: Historical Draft Classes Real incoming rookie classes by year (e.g., 1998 Peyton Manning / Ryan Leaf draft, 2000 Tom Brady draft) Ability to follow or alter real draft outcomes Dynamic League Evolution Rule changes over time (e.g., passing emphasis, defensive restrictions) Salary cap growth and contract evolution Team relocations and expansions (e.g., Texans, Rams, Raiders) Era-Based Presentation Broadcast packages styled by decade Commentary referencing historical context Visual filters and stadium authenticity Franchise What-If Scenarios Rewrite history: prevent dynasties, create new ones Control multiple teams or simulate league-wide outcomes Legacy Tracking Track alternate NFL history across decades Compare user-generated outcomes vs real-world records Why This Matters: This feature would significantly deepen Franchise Mode by adding historical immersion, replayability, and long-term engagement. It would appeal to both older fans who want to relive past eras and younger players interested in NFL history. It also creates a unique differentiation opportunity for Madden by expanding beyond modern-day simulation into a full historical football sandbox. Thank you for your consideration.Feature Request: Let Us Re‑Draft REAL Rookie Classes
I think Madden is missing a huge opportunity with Franchise mode. Every year we hear about a “new draft presentation,” which is cool, but at the end of the day we’re still drafting a bunch of generated players. Meanwhile, the real rookie class—the one everyone actually cares about—is locked to whatever order they went in that year. It would be an awesome addition if we could reset the upcoming rookie draft in Franchise and participate in it ourselves. Imagine starting Madden 27 and being able to run the 2026 draft your way. If I want to take Fernando Mendoza wherever I choose instead of where he went in real life, I should be able to. That’s the fun of Franchise: rewriting history. Being able to draft the real class each year—not just fictional players—would take Franchise immersion to another level. It would make the draft presentation actually matter, and it would give players way more control over how their league evolves. This would be a badass feature and something a lot of Franchise players would use.Abilities still reset
Is anyone having the issue with abilities resetting on each player after every game or when you leave the franchise mode? This happens to me in online leagues and also in my own offline franchise. It almost makes my franchise unplayable because I have to reassign my players abilities after every game and even after I complete my weekly strategy. EA please help!!I tired to put my last name on a player and it said it was profane??
I usually do this in madden franchise cuz I don’t really like superstar because this way I can sim games but when I tired to put my last name on a player in the draft like I did in last years game and every other one since madden 19, it said my last name was profane. I started superstar and it was fine in there but it won’t let me do it on franchise, my last name isn’t even bad, it’s German and doesn’t sound anything close to profane so I don’t know why I can’t put it in the game.Madden 26 Franchise Feedback Review (For Madden 27)
Franchise Mode Feedback Understanding that EA will most likely wont review this feedback, I wanted to share my perspective as someone who has played Madden’s Franchise mode for a long time. After spending a significant amount of time playing Franchise mode, it’s clear that this year’s Madden has taken a positive step forward in several areas. There have been meaningful improvements that show progress toward making Franchise a deeper and more enjoyable experience. However, there are still areas where the mode could be improved to better reflect the strategy, realism, and long-term depth that many Franchise players are looking for. The following feedback outlines several features, fixes, and quality-of-life improvements that I believe would strengthen Franchise mode and improve the overall Madden experience. These suggestions focus on areas that could make roster management, player development, gameplay realism, and immersion feel closer to the real NFL while also making Franchise mode more engaging over multiple seasons. Stat Tracking & Player Evaluation Improvements Franchise mode needs deeper statistical tracking to better reflect real NFL performance and improve player evaluation. Pass Breakups (PBU) Rename the current Pass Deflections stat to PBU (Pass Breakups) to match official NFL terminology. Defensive Back Advanced Stats Yards Allowed Catches Allowed These stats would allow users to better evaluate cornerbacks and safeties. Defensive Line Advanced Stats QB Hits Pressures Practice Squad Improvements: Add an option that allows veteran players to be placed on the practice squad like in real life. This would provide more roster flexibility and strategic depth. Injured Reserve Bug Fix: There is currently a bug where players placed on IR cannot always be activated even after their injury period ends. Equipment Updates Mouthpieces Baggy long sleeves Hand warmers Pads Camera & Presentation Improvements: Add more broadcast-style camera options for gameplay and improve camera options for users who prefer simulation-style Coach Mode. CPU Trade & Roster Logic: CPU trade logic CPU player release logic CPU draft logic Running Back Pass Blocking Issue: Running backs sometimes fail to engage defenders in pass protection and allow rushers to run straight past them. Quarterback Gameplay Additions: Improved QB Sneaking Add animations where quarterbacks dive forward over the pile, similar to real NFL QB sneaks. Pump Fake While Scrambling Allow quarterbacks to pump fake while running outside the pocket. Weather-Based Equipment Presets: Add automatic equipment presets based on game conditions such as cold weather games, rain games, and prime-time games. Currently, coaches and players sometimes wear unrealistic gear (such as short sleeves in snow games), which breaks immersion. Formation Visibility Setting (Online Franchise): Add a setting that allows users to disable seeing the opponent’s formation. Rookie Draft Class Improvements: Draft prospects should have deeper background information including: Total college snaps played Combine invite status Expanded scouting reports In-Game Presentation Improvements: Add more broadcast-style stat updates during games such as: CB has allowed 2 catches for 18 yards today QB has been pressured 8 times Super Bowl Champion Recognition: Currently, the player profile sometimes shows “Super Bowl Champion” only for quarterbacks. This recognition should apply to all players on the roster regardless of position. Any player who wins a Super Bowl should have “Super Bowl Champion” listed in their career profile. Smarter AI Logic: Overall AI decision-making should be improved across both gameplay and franchise systems including: Play calling Clock management Trades and roster moves Player development Scheme & Coach-Based Abilities: Abilities should be tied more closely to team schemes and coaching staff. Currently every team can access the same top-tier abilities, which reduces team identity. For example, if a team historically develops offensive linemen well, their coaching staff could have development XP boosts for offensive linemen. Expanded Mentor Tag System: The Mentor tag already exists but only applies to a small number of players. The system should expand so players automatically gain the Mentor tag after a certain number of years in the league or after reaching career milestones. Team History Section: Add a Team History feature similar to the League History tab where users can view past season records, playoff results, Super Bowl appearances, awards, and key team statistics. Individual Stat Upgrade System: Allow users to upgrade individual player attributes directly instead of only improving broad skill categories. For example, a system similar to staff points where users could invest points into specific attributes such as QB accuracy or RB pass blocking. Draft Board Customization Improvements: Franchise mode should bring back the ability to fully customize the draft board order similar to older Madden titles. Users should be able to manually move prospects up and down the draft board to create their own ranking system. Team Lineup Presentation: Bring back full team lineup presentation graphics like older Madden games featured. Before the game or when a unit takes the field, show on-screen graphics displaying each team’s starters. Player Analysis Should Use Stats, Not Just Overall: When clicking on a player and viewing the analysis section, rankings and comparisons currently appear to rely mostly on Overall (OVR) ratings instead of actual on-field performance. For Madden 27, this analysis should be based more on real performance such as season stats, recent games, and league rankings so players are evaluated based on how they are actually performing. Rework or Remove Certain Abilities in Franchise: Some abilities feel pointless or too powerful and should be removed or redesigned, especially for franchise mode. Nothing in football should be guaranteed, and some abilities create unrealistic outcomes. Some abilities make sense, such as Quickdraw, since quarterbacks often develop faster releases as they gain experience. Another good example is Sleight of Hand. In franchise mode, it could increase the success rate of pump fakes overall instead of only working against zone coverage. On the other hand, abilities like No Look Deadeye do not make sense for franchise mode. No quarterback should have perfect accuracy on all cross-body throws up to 20 yards. Nothing in football is perfect, and abilities should reflect realistic advantages rather than guaranteed results. Abilities could also be more progression-based, similar to coach abilities with bronze, silver, gold, and platinum tiers. Players could upgrade these abilities over time based on their performance, making development feel more earned and realistic.