Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo set for starring role as NFL announce new deal with ‘never-before-seen’ innovation

Fanatics Collectibles, the National Football League and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) have confirmed Topps’ return as the official exclusive trading card licensee.

After a decade away, the multi-year deal gives Fanatics Collectibles the rights to use official team logos, names, marks, helmet designs, and uniforms, as well as official NFL branding for cards.

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And, with the league growing internationally, the partnership will also see global distribution for their products.

It’s exciting news for NFL fans and collectors in The Hobby with an immediate release announcement too.

2025 Topps Chrome Football will be released on April 15, with a pre-order on Topps.com on April 3.

Promising innovation from the outset, the collection will include game-worn one of one patches, which adorned the League’s best and brightest.

Rookie PREM1ERE Patch Autograph Cards feature logos worn by those in the 2025 rookie class in their first appearances.

That list includes New York Giants sensations Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, as well as Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward.

Meanwhile, NFL Honors Gold Shield Autograph Cards include patches worn in games by the 2024 AP award winners.

Josh Allen (MVP), Saquon Barkley (Offensive Player of the Year), Patrick Surtain II (Defensive Player of the Year), Jayden Daniels (Offensive Rookie of the Year) and Jared Verse (Defensive Rookie of the Year) all wore the shields at the base of the jersey collar last season.

The set will also include players from all 32 NFL teams, in addition to select NFL legends.

Fanatics Collectibles exclusive athletes such as Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, NFL icon Tom Brady, Drake Maye, CJ Stroud, Bo Nix, Jerry Rice, and more, are also set to feature.

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“This partnership between the NFL and Fanatics Collectibles brings together the league, our players and a best-in-class collectibles platform to better serve fans and grow the trading card hobby,” said Casey Collins, SVP of consumer products at the NFL.

“We’re excited to welcome Topps back as our exclusive trading card partner, and by leveraging their expertise and innovation, we will reach fans and collectors around the world with one-of-a-kind offerings and experiences.” 

“The value starts with the players, and the continued growth of the trading card market creates real opportunities tied to their performance and popularity,” said Matt Curtin, president of NFL Players Inc.

“This partnership with Fanatics, negotiated by our group licensing partner OneTeam, helps ensure players are represented in that growth.”

“In partnership with the league and the players association, we are excited to build a program that honors the legacy of the game while introducing never-before-seen levels of innovation, storytelling and premium design,” said Mike Mahan, CEO of Fanatics Collectibles.

“We look forward to bringing our passion for football to life through our incredible products.”

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Topps have been going from strength-to-strength in the trading card space with their Premier League licence starting this season.

Premier League Chrome, amongst other products have been a hit with collectors who have been able to chase a number of current stars and legends.

Landing David Beckham as an exclusive athlete was a huge coup for the brand, elevating their product further.