: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also
: yardage gained by running plays
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Bain shows plenty of power in his pass rushing ability.
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The 26-year-old played in just five games last season, finishing with 36 rushing yards and one first down.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
His 1,350 rushing yards in 2025 rank third among Dolphins single-season totals, behind Ricky Williams’ 2002 and 2003 campaigns.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
However, Dowdle finished with 147 total rushing yards and a touchdown in the final four regular-season games of 2025.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The 26-year-old played in just five games last season, finishing with 36 rushing yards and one first down.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
His 1,350 rushing yards in 2025 rank third among Dolphins single-season totals, behind Ricky Williams’ 2002 and 2003 campaigns.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
However, Dowdle finished with 147 total rushing yards and a touchdown in the final four regular-season games of 2025.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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