After Fanatics Collectibles secured a multi‑year deal with the NFL and NFLPA, Topps will release its first NFL trading cards since 2016. The 2025 Topps Chrome Football set drops on April 15 and includes exclusive one‑of‑one rookie PREM1ERE Patch Autograph Cards and NFL Honors Gold Shield Autograph Cards.
The rookie cards showcase patches worn by players in their first regular‑season game, featuring top overall pick Cam Ward. The honors cards feature gold shield patches worn by 2024 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).