John Madden, Thanksgiving

NBC honors John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original Madden Cruiser on one last trip
John Madden’s love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving. On Thursday, NBC will continue to honor Madden’s legacy when it opens its broadcast before the nightcap between the
NFL honoring John Madden on Thanksgiving 2024
As the league has done for the past two seasons, the NFL will honor John Madden in each of the three games. The legendary coach-turned-broadcaster was synonymous with the holiday,
How John Madden made Louisiana's oddball turducken a Thanksgiving football tradition
Turducken is a Louisiana Cajun butcher shop specialty that became entwined with football and holiday traditions thanks to NFL legend John Madden. Here's the story of how it all happened.
NFL Insider Questions If There's 'Too Much Madden' On Thanksgiving
"This won't be very popular, but aren't we way overrating John Madden?'' - Dallas Cowboys insider Richie Whitt, going full "Grinch/Scrooge'' on new NFL Thanksgiving tradition.
What is Turducken? Tom Brady gets a taste of the delicacy John Madden made famous
Tom Brady had his first taste of Turducken during the Thanksgiving game between the Cowboys and Giants. But what exactly is Turducken, anyway?
How John Madden Made The Turducken An NFL Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Legendary football broadcaster John Madden helped make the turducken an NFL Thanksgiving Day tradition. Here’s how he did it.
What's the special patch every NFL Thanksgiving team is wearing? John Madden tribute, explained
John Madden is an absolute legend who had multiple careers in football, from coaching a Super Bowl team to becoming one of the greatest broadcasters to enjoying turducken on Thanksgiving. And it's tha
Behind the Scenes with FOX's NFL crew: A Thanksgiving tribute to John Madden
Richie Zyontz has been an NFL producer for FOX since 1994 and is in his 23rd season as the lead producer. He has more than 40 years of experience covering the league and has produced seven Super Bowls.
Here's Why Teams Are Wearing a Special Honorary Patch for Thanksgiving Day NFL Games
Madden patches will be worn on the uniforms of all six teams playing on Thanksgiving Day. The Lions and the Bears at 12:30 p.m. ET, the Giants and the Cowboys at 4:30 p.m., and the Dolphins and the Packers at 8:20 p.m.
The story of John Madden's legendary turducken
This post was originally published in November 2017 and updated following John Madden’s death in December 2021. There are countless NFL memories we'll all have from Thanksgiving, but when you think of
Original Madden Cruiser returns to Titletown
John Madden's famous wheels were back at Lambeau Field Thursday as the NFL and NBC honored the late coach. Check out the inside, and meet its most recent driver.
NBC to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original ‘Madden Cruiser’ on one last trip
NBC will honor John Madden’s legacy when it opens its broadcast before the game between the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay ...
Why is the NFL honoring John Madden on Thanksgiving?
Madden, along with his tarducken, will forever be associated with NFL Thanksgiving games, with a number of tributes again ...