https://www.gamespot.com/articles/madden-19s-pre-game-wont-address-nfls-controversia/1100-6459566/

EA's Madden franchise aims to be the most authentic representation of the popular American sport, and year over year it delivers improvements that make the game look and feel even more genuine. The same cannot always be said for what happens off the virtual field, however.

This year, the NFL has instituted a much-criticised, Trump-supported policy that requires all players on the field to stand during the national anthem, lest they face a fine. Players can also remain in the locker room during the anthem if they wish to avoid the fine. This new pre-game setup will not be reflected in this year's Madden 19, producer Ben Haumiller told GameSpot today at the EA Play event ahead of E3 2018.