: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also
: yardage gained by running plays
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Wilson ranks fourth among quarterbacks all time with 5,568 rushing yards.
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The rushing yards and 46 scores led the state.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
In 2005, Bush had 2,611 all-purpose yards and scored 18 touchdowns (15 rushing, two receiving, one punt return).
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Brooks, in nine quarters in 2024 and none in 2025, has produced 22 rushing yards and 23 receiving yards on 12 total NFL touches.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The rushing yards and 46 scores led the state.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
In 2005, Bush had 2,611 all-purpose yards and scored 18 touchdowns (15 rushing, two receiving, one punt return).
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Brooks, in nine quarters in 2024 and none in 2025, has produced 22 rushing yards and 23 receiving yards on 12 total NFL touches.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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