Steve Wright, the offensive lineman used as the model for the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died at 82 on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday.

He was a 6ft 6ins, 250-pound tackle who went on to win three championships and play in Super Bowls I and II.

Getting the cover of "Madden" is an annual tradition and honor for NFL athletes, and this upcoming season, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will grace the cover of "Madden NFL 26." It's been an eventful year for Barkley.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is on the cover of Madden NFL 26. Why it matters: Barkley's reverse leap over a defender last season is a veritable video game move deserving of the honor. Driving the news: EA Sports revealed the cover Monday,

The Detroit Lions lost another star to early retirement. Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow announced Monday he's retiring after seven NFL seasons, and he now joins the likes of Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders and Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson as top-tier Lions to walk away from the game early.

From left, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77), offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), guard Kevin Zeitler (71), and guard Graham Glasgow (60) look on from the listing team tunnel

Detroit Lions Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, who the team selected with the 20th pick in the NFL Draft, announced his sudden retirement on Monday.

Cornerback Ronald Darby has informed the Houston Texans that he is retiring from the NFL, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Another former Eagle is set to retire, as Ronald Darby informed the Houston Texans that he'll be walking away from the game after ten NFL seasons. Darby played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft.