Madden NFL 26 Bugs & Glitches Thread

[JMD]

PS5
Ultimate team - solo game against the CPU
Kicker runs past the ball , then does the kicking motion , ball takes off and lands just before the landing zone.
can't reproduce it but it has happened twice.

https://youtu.be/m4KZtpTA4Vw?si=E-l7TrxDzBEuLcK5

[ripcandlestickpark]

Platform: Xbox Series X

Bug: Nick Martin of the 49ers has the wrong player portrait. Not sure if this affects many other players, but it might be worth looking through your favorite team when you get a chance.

Game Mode Experienced In: Main Menu Roster Management

Can you reproduce it?: Yes

Screenshot (from the online ratings hub, but it's the same incorrect portrait as in-game):
Screenshot 2025-08-31 at 10.52.48 AM.png

[stooge 1010]

bug- when cpu punter kicks out of his own end zone, the players move in circles and just keep running around at line of scrimmage and won’t do anything

on offline franchise.
sometimes when cpu kicks out of of own end zone.

can reproduce it when cpu punts from back of end zone.


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[RobertBrazil]

Posting in r/Madden, Operation Sports, EA Madden Forums

If anything doesn't make sense, ask for clarification. Some of these are opinion based suggestions, feel free to debate why you disagree with any of them.

Franchise Mode

• Ability to reset draft picks to original teams when starting a fantasy draft franchise.
• Fantasy Draft should default to snake draft, not standard.
• Playbook descriptions are too generic. Add unique strategies per playbook (offense & defense).
• Prospect scouting: show positions of need (by OVR and/or by age/retirement risk).
• Re-signing logic: should factor performance, not just OVR. League average → ask for more. Below average → ask for less.
• Allow re-signs at any time, not just in a set window.
• CPU keeps signing useless players post-Super Bowl advance (like 5 extra CBs). Please stop.
• Withdrew re-sign offers? Remove them from the re-sign screen.
• Prospect screen resets every time you back out. Keep the scroll position.
• Scouting abilities tied to weekly scouting? Makes you lose options mid-season. Should be independent & interchangeable throughout season.
• Weekly Strategy should not reset itself when under user control. CPU overwriting my abilities.
• Week 18 schedule bug — not always division games after 3 years. It should always be division matchups.
• Created playbooks don’t show in coaching scheme; must re-select every game.
• Show team records in weekly schedule view (e.g., Week 1 → 1–0 vs 0–1).
• Morale boosts are too strong (+5 OVR is crazy).
• “Stats & Contracts” needs to be a single tab at the top, not buried in submenus.
• Add multi-sort search filters like NBA 2K (e.g., Speed ≥ 80 AND Age < 28).
• Sorting by Top 100 in FA should exclude punters/kickers.
• Training Camp:
  • Silver rewards > Gold because of rookie snap count issue. Needs balancing.
  • Drills should match depth chart (3rd string Mike going against 99 OVR Bijan Robinson).
• Mentor tag nonexistent after 4 years. negatively impacts re-signing logic.
• Can’t remove players from IR. Injuries reappear magically even after healed.
• Every offseason = contract extension. Needs variety.

📝 Menus / UI

• Franchise Fantasy Draft menu defaults to “scouting” sort (There is no scouting before the draft making this "sort" useless). Should be OVR by default.
• Bring back Scheme setup before draft like older Maddens.
• Show age when drafting players.
• Allow player edits directly from depth chart.
• Add a Cut Player button in roster/depth chart menus (with confirmation).
• Quick edit option like NBA 2K instead of diving into submenus.
• Trading is still bugged: bar at 99% yet CPU demands “significantly more.” At 80%+, CPU should counter-offer like 2K.
• Suggestion: in roster menus, show positions combined (T/G/Edge/S) instead of separate L/R. Depth chart can stay detailed.

🌟 Superstar Mode

• Subbing out animations (e.g., 4th down) take too long. Speed it up.
• Influence mechanic is buggy.
• Goals don’t make sense (“beat press 4 times” when no press happens). Should be stat- or win-based goals instead.
• Stats menu showing career totals instead of season. Already have a career stats screen — fix the default.
• Rename “Street Cred.” Terrible name. Call it Cosmetic Points (CP) or something cleaner.
• Calling for ball (A) forces secure catch due to button hold. Needs a delay.
• Allow trade demands anytime before deadline, not just offseason.

🎮 Gameplay

• Blocking logic overhaul needed. Too often OL ignores nearest defender.
• Gunners on punts don’t block.
• Edge rushers run into OL instead of rushing.
• WRs don’t jump on Y catch attempts. User input should = attempt, even if unrealistic.
• Defender pursuit angles are awful (esp. on drags). They mirror routes instead of cutting off.
• Snow games: fumbles way over tuned.
• Clock logic issues:
  • Playcall screen stops clock before 2-min warning/end of Qtr. Impossible to get a play off. Should prompt “sim to deadball time” instead.
  • CPU burns TOs immediately after playcall.
• Switch stick delay not working; accidentally switches players mid-adjustment.
• Protect ball (RB) takes too long to activate.
• Pitching still broken — doesn’t go the intended direction.
• Pass blocking is broken even at 100 slider. Elite OL losing to mid-tier DL too often.

🐞 Bugs

• Chew clock fails after 2-minute warning (esp. FG attempts).
• Announcers calling Bo Nix a rookie incorrectly.
• Grey screen in MUT co-op challenges.
• Hurry-up bug: sometimes you can’t snap unless you burn a TO or delay of game.
• 3-extra-focus badge bug in Franchise (doesn’t reset properly).
• Franchise sim stats broken:
  • Too many QBs >75% completion.
  • Lowest with 200+ attempts is still 64%. Unrealistic.

🙏 Requests / QoL

• Save replays.
• Add clock auto-run/skip option when situations call for it.
• Copy gear/apparel for Superstar & Create-A-Team jerseys.
• CPU should auto-hurdle downed defenders (no more tripping).
• Replace dev trait with potential system (dynamic growth like NBA 2K).
• XP boosts from yearly awards too strong. Rework like old Madden / 2K system.
• Option to turn off storylines/media.
• During draft, allow trades for current pick (CPU) while it’s on the clock.

💳 MUT

• Show goals on screen at all times (top corner).
• Camera flips weirdly when playing QB after a pass.
• Can’t restart/leave Challenges with teammate in Co-Op; forces team re-invite every time.