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1,000-yard rushers in Bears history

RB David Montgomery rushed for 1,070 yards in 2020. It is the 32nd time a Bears running back has broken the 1,000-yard mark in a single season. Take a look at each of the 13 players in franchise history that have accomplished the feat.

David Montgomery 2020: 1,070 yards
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David Montgomery
2020: 1,070 yards

Jordan Howard 2017: 1,122 yards 2016: 1,313 yards
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Jordan Howard
2017: 1,122 yards
2016: 1,313 yards

Matt Forte 2014: 1,038 yards 2013: 1,339 yards 2012: 1,094 yards 2010: 1,069 yards 2008: 1,238 yards
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Matt Forte
2014: 1,038 yards
2013: 1,339 yards
2012: 1,094 yards
2010: 1,069 yards
2008: 1,238 yards

Thomas Jones 2006: 1,210 yards 2005: 1,335 yards
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Thomas Jones
2006: 1,210 yards
2005: 1,335 yards

Anthony Thomas 2003: 1,024 yards 2001: 1,183 yards
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Anthony Thomas
2003: 1,024 yards
2001: 1,183 yards

James Allen 2000: 1,120 yards
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James Allen
2000: 1,120 yards

Raymont Harris 1997: 1,033 yards
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Raymont Harris
1997: 1,033 yards

Rashaan Salaam 1995: 1,074
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Rashaan Salaam
1995: 1,074

Neal Anderson 1990: 1,078 yards 1989: 1,275 yards 1988: 1,106 yards
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Neal Anderson
1990: 1,078 yards
1989: 1,275 yards
1988: 1,106 yards

Walter Payton 1986: 1,333 yards 1985: 1,551 yards 1984: 1,684 yards 1983: 1,421 yards 1981: 1,222 yards 1980: 1,460 yards 1979: 1,610 yards 1978: 1,395 yards 1977: 1,852 yards 1976: 1,390 yards
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Walter Payton
1986: 1,333 yards
1985: 1,551 yards
1984: 1,684 yards
1983: 1,421 yards
1981: 1,222 yards
1980: 1,460 yards
1979: 1,610 yards
1978: 1,395 yards
1977: 1,852 yards
1976: 1,390 yards

Gale Sayers 1969: 1,032 yards 1966: 1,231 yards
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Gale Sayers
1969: 1,032 yards
1966: 1,231 yards

Rick Casares 1956: 1,126 yards
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Rick Casares
1956: 1,126 yards

Beattie Feathers 1934: 1,004 yards
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Beattie Feathers
1934: 1,004 yards

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