: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also
: yardage gained by running plays
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The Ravens had 8,874 rushing attempts in Harbaugh’s 18 seasons in Baltimore; that’s 487 more than any other team during that span.
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
After finishing 29th in rushing yards allowed last season, the Jets hope the 6-4, 366-pound Sweat will add an inside presence in the new 3-4 hybrid formation they are expected to use in 2026.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
While talking with reporters this week at the NFL Combine, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach acknowledged the Chiefs need to have a more explosive rushing attack next season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Gurley, who ranks fourth on Georgia’s all-time rushing list with 3,285 yards over his three-year career in Athens, explained on a recent podcast his desire for variety would have been motivation to change schools.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
After finishing 29th in rushing yards allowed last season, the Jets hope the 6-4, 366-pound Sweat will add an inside presence in the new 3-4 hybrid formation they are expected to use in 2026.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
While talking with reporters this week at the NFL Combine, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach acknowledged the Chiefs need to have a more explosive rushing attack next season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Gurley, who ranks fourth on Georgia’s all-time rushing list with 3,285 yards over his three-year career in Athens, explained on a recent podcast his desire for variety would have been motivation to change schools.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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