Steven Jackson has the 16th most rushing yards ever.
He currently has the most of all active running backs. More than Gore, who is second.
He needs 2 more good years (+1200 yards) and a playoff run
Well, sure. that would move him to 5th most yards of all NFL backs ever. More than these guys:
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LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers (2001–2009)
New York Jets (2010–2011) 3,174 13,684 4.3 Eligible in 2017[4]
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Jerome Bettis Los Angeles Rams (1993–1995[5])
Pittsburgh Steelers (1996–2005) 3,479 13,662 3.9 2015[6]
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Eric Dickerson Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987[7])
Indianapolis Colts (1987–1991)
Los Angeles Raiders (1992)
Atlanta Falcons (1993) 2,996 13,259 4.4 1999
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Tony Dorsett Dallas Cowboys (1977–1987)
Denver Broncos (1988) 2,936 12,739 4.3 1994
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Jim Brown Cleveland Browns (1957–1965) 2,359 12,312 5.2 1971
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Marshall Faulk Indianapolis Colts (1994–1998)
St. Louis Rams (1999–2005) 2,836 12,279 4.3 2011
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Edgerrin James Indianapolis Colts (1999–2005)
Arizona Cardinals (2006– 2008)
Seattle Seahawks (2009) 3,028 12,246 4.0 None
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Marcus Allen Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1992)
Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1997) 3,022 12,243 4.1 2003
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Franco Harris Pittsburgh Steelers (1972–1983)
Seattle Seahawks (1984) 2,949 12,120 4.1 1990
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Thurman Thomas Buffalo Bills (1988–1999)
Miami Dolphins (2000) 2,877 12,074 4.2 2007
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Fred Taylor Jacksonville Jaguars (1998–2008)
New England Patriots (2009–2010) 2,534 11,695 4.6 Eligible in 2016[4]
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Steven Jackson St. Louis Rams (2004–2012)
Atlanta Falcons (2013–2014) 2,743 11,388 4.2 Active/Not eligible[4]