LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers during a game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California on September 11, 2006. San Diego won 27-0. (Photo by Robert B. Stanton/NFLPhotoLibrary)
In the NFL, the 10,000-yard mark is an important figure. Of the 32 NFL teams, 24 of their top receivers have eclipsed that number. The number of rushers who have eclipsed 10,000 yards is far lower. Only 14 teams’ top rushers have gained over 10,000 in their careers. And only nine of them retired in the 21st century.
ARIZONA CARDINALS-Ottis Anderson, 7,999yds
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 26: Detail view of an Arizona Cardinals logo during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 31: A general view of the Baltimore Ravens logo during training camp at M&T Bank Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BUFFALO BILLS-Thurman Thomas, 11,938yds
Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; The Buffalo Bills logo at midfield at a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
CAROLINA PANTHERS-Jonathan Stewart, 7,318yds
CHICAGO BEARS-Walter Payton, 16,726yds
Oct 28, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; The Chicago Bears logo is seen prior to a game against the New York Jets at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
CINCINNATI BENGALS-Corey Dillan, 8,061yds
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 15: A detail view of a Cincinnati Bengals logo during an offseason workout at Paycor Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND BROWNS-Jim Brown, 12,312yds
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 8: A detailed view of a Cleveland Browns logo against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on December 8, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 14-3. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
DALLAS COWBOYS-Emmit Smith, 17,162yds
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: Detail view of a College Football logo sticker on the helmet of the Dallas Cowboys in the game against the New York Giants in the first half at MetLife Stadium on November 04, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 37-18. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)
DENVER BRONCOS-Terrell Davis, 7,607yds
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of the Denver Broncos logo on the sidelines during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 18, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DETROIT LIONS-Barry Sanders, 15,269yds
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 19: The Detroit Lions logo is pictured during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on August 19, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY PACKERS-Ahman Green, 8,322yds
Apr 23, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Green Bay Packers logo helmet at the Packer Everywhere Draft Haus at the NFL Draft Experience at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
HOUSTON TEXANS-Arian Foster, 6,772yds
Feb 8, 2022; Houston, TX, USA; A general picture of the Houston Texans Logo during the introductory press conference of new head coach Lovie Smith (not pictured) at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS-Edgerrin James, 9,226yds
INDIANAPOLIS – DECEMBER 22: Indianapolis Colts logo at mid-field at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts football team on December 22, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS-Fred Taylor, 11,271yds
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 27: A Jacksonville Jaguars logo is seen at TIAA Bank Field during a game against the Chicago Bears on December 27, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS-Jamaal Charles, 7,260yds
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 29: A detail of the Kansas City Chiefs logo on a helmet prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS-Marcus Allen, 8,545yds
HENDERSON, NEVADA – JUNE 10: A team logo is shown above the entrance at the 336,000-square-foot Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center under construction on June 10, 2020 in Henderson, Nevada. The site will serve as the team’s practice facility and will include three outdoor football fields, a 150,000-square-foot field house with one-and-a-half indoor football fields, a three-story office area, and a 50,000-square-foot performance center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS-Ladainian Tomlinson, 12,490yds
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 7: A general view of the Los Angeles Chargers logo in the end zone from an elevated position before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES RAMS-Steven Jackson, 10,138yds
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 25: A detail view of a Los Angeles Rams logo on a sign during training camp on July 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
MIAMI DOLPHINS-Larry Csonka, 6,737yds
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 15: A general view of the Miami Dolphins throwback logo midfield prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS-Adrien Peterson, 11,747yds
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 18: A general view of the Minnesota Vikings’ logo on the 50 yard line during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints on December 18, 2011 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS-Sam Cunningham, 5,453yds
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 08: A detail of the New England Patriots logo on the field during the game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS-Alvin Kamara, 6,779yds
NEW YORK GIANTS-Tiki Barber, 10,449yds
NEW YORK JETS-Curtis Martin, 10,302yds
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 9: A close up of a New York Jets logo prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 9, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES-LeSean McCoy, 6,792yds
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: A generic view of the Philadelphia Eagles logo against the Cleveland Browns during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Browns tied the Eagles 18-18. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS-Franco Harris, 11,950yds
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; General view of the logo at mid-field before the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers-Frank Gore, 11,073yds
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 17: A detail view of a San Francisco 49ers logo is seen on a helmet in action during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS-Shaun Alexander, 9,429yds
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29: The Seattle Seahawks throwback logo is seen on the football field at Lumen Field before the game against the Cleveland Browns on October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS-James Wilder, 5,957yds
TENNESSEE TITANS-Eddie George, 10,009yds
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 27: The Tennessee Titans logo at the 50-yard line prior to NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Nashville, . (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS-John Riggans, 7,472yds
LANDOVER, MD – JANUARY 01: A general view of the Washington Commanders logo on the stadium concourse before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Browns at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
