2K sports has just announced they will return to football with a game this summer.
Called All-Pro Football 2K8 they will try to do what they have done before. Outshine Madden.

2K returns to gridiron - PlayStation 3 News at GameSpot

Just after the above came out an interview was had with 2K, that link here:
All-Pro Football 2K8 Q&A: The Road to Rebirth - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot