Packers OLB Za’Darius Smith featured in ‘Madden NFL 21’ trailer

The Packers’ Pro Bowl edge rusher was highlighted during the first trailer of “Madden NFL 21.”

The official gameplay trailer for “Madden NFL 21” features Green Bay Packers edge rusher Za’Darius Smith.

The 90-second trailer shows Smith, who broke out with 13.5 sacks and an NFL-high 93 pressures during the 2019 season, as part of a showcase of the game’s new pass-rushing controls.

Smith is shown beating an offensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.

From the trailer:

A little love from the developers at EA Sports highlights Smith’s ascension as a star player in NFL. Signed by the Packers to a four-year deal after a relatively quiet start to his NFL career, Smith exploded during the 2019 season, producing a Pro Bowl year with career-highs in sacks, quarterback hits and pressures.

It’s possible Smith will be one of the game’s top-rated edge rushers when “Madden NFL 21” is released on Aug. 25.

The cover athlete is NFL MVP and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

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