Creative director Rex Dickson noted that many players had difficulties with the pass rush and tackling the 'player lock' camera from NCAA Football 14 was added, along with a cone (similar to the controversial 'QB Vision' cone from Madden NFL 06) to determine whether or not a player can make a non-aggressive tackle against a player from their current location. The game was further detailed at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2014 a particular emphasis was placed on improvements to defensive play.

It was shown in a release video featuring Carolina Panthers linebacker and Defensive Player of the Year Luke Kuechly. The game was announced in late April 2014. Hilton, Andrew Luck, Eddie Lacy and Alfred Morris. The official cover image was released on the NFL's Instagram page. Also featured in the bracket were Alshon Jeffery, Jimmy Graham, Demaryius Thomas, Luke Kuechly, Colin Kaepernick, Nick Foles, Cam Newton, Antonio Brown, Jamaal Charles, A. On June 6, 2014, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was announced as the official cover athlete. It featured a 16-player bracket with offensive and defensive players. Due to the late release of the game, EA created a much smaller bracket than the previous years with a cover vote.

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