The first NFL Sunday after John Madden’s death included several tributes to the football icon.
Fox Sports broadcasters wore custom varsity jackets that featured an “All-Madden” patch above the heart. An NFL logo fused with Madden’s silhouette was present in the top right corner of the screen on Fox telecasts; it usually says “Fox|NFL.”
The Las Vegas Raiders, the team Madden won a Super Bowl with as a head coach, honored his legacy in a variety of ways. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson wore custom cleats, and all Raiders players had a “JM” decal on their helmets. Buffalo Bills wideout Stefon Diggs also sported Madden kicks.
#Raiders honor the memory of #JohnMadden. DeSean Jackson's cleats and every player has a JM sticker and a black stripe added to their helmet as well. pic.twitter.com/7Nn6pMLbN6
— Heidi Fang (@HeidiFang) January 2, 2022
Viewers will see a nod to John Madden on its in-game bug today during the first quarter. It usually says Fox NFL.
— John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ) January 2, 2022
Here’s an example: pic.twitter.com/qMjELhpLoP
The former coach, broadcaster and video game icon died Tuesday at the age of 85, days after Fox aired a documentary about his life and impact on the sport.
All NFL games Sunday were preceded by a moment of silence in his honor.
Honoring John Madden before today's games. pic.twitter.com/bCeFvJkq7Q
— NFL (@NFL) January 2, 2022
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