That was Beattie Feathers of the Chicago Bears with 1,004 yards. He was the first running back to rush for 1,000+ yards in a season in NFL history.
Adrian Peterson was the leading NFL rusher in 2013
As of the start of the 2008 season, the 21st leading rusher, in career yards, in the NFL is Eddie George with 10,441 yards.
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Barry sanders with 2053 yards.
LaDanian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers. He rushed for 1,474 yards.
Barry Sanders with 15,269 career rushing yards.
Through Week 12, that is Clinton Portis of the Redskins with 1,206 yards.
LaDanian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers. He rushed for 1,474 yards.