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Denver Broncos' top-12 all-time leaders in rushing yards

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8 months ago

May 8, 2024

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The Denver Broncos have a storied history of accomplished running backs.

The team’s list of all-time leading rushers is highlighted by a pair of Pro Football Hall of Famers in Terrell Davis and Floyd Little.

The first non-running back to appear on the list is Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, who racked up 3,407 rushing yards during his 16-year career with the Broncos.

Clinton Portis ranks eighth on the list despite playing just two seasons in Denver, which is a reflection of just how impressive his Broncos tenure was before the team traded him to acquire cornerback Champ Bailey.

C.J. Anderson is the team’s most recent running back to crack the top ten with 3,051 rushing yards. A member of the team’s Super Bowl 50 team, Anderson rushed for 20 touchdowns in five years in Denver.

Phillip Lindsay (2,550 yards) comes in at No. 12 despite playing just three seasons with the Broncos. The team’s current running back, Javonte Williams, needs 772 rushing yards in 2024 to crack the top 10.

Here’s a look at the top-12 leading rushers on Denver’s all-time list.

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