For the Detroit Lions, Jameer Gibbs and David Montgomery have had a good few years as the tandem in the backfield. In 2025, they totaled 1,939 yards rushing and 21 touchdowns. A year ago, the rushing total was 2,187 yards and 28 rushing touchdowns. In Gibbs’ rookie season, they rushed for 1,960 yards and 23 touchdowns. The Lions decided to part ways with Montgomery on Monday, trading him to the Houston Texans. The pairing has never combined for seven teams in NFL history to have two 1,000-yard rushers in a single season. who are they?
Miami Dolphins running back Larry Csonka during Super Bowl VIII against the Minnesota Vikings at Rice Stadium.
Larry Senka: 1,117 rushing yards
Miami Dolphins running back Mercury Morris carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during Super Bowl VIII at Rice Stadium.
Mercury Morris: 1,000 yards rushing
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Pittsburgh Steelers: 1976
Pittsburgh Steelers center Ray Mansfield blocks running back Franco Harris.
Franco Harris: 1,128 rushing yards
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Rocky Blair.
Rocky Blair: 1,036 rushing yards
Cleveland Browns running back Kevin Mack carries the ball against the Denver Broncos.
Kevin Mack: 1,104 rushing yards
Cleveland Browns running back Ernest Byner carries the ball against the Houston Oilers.
Ernest Byner: 1,002 rushing yards
Atlanta Falcons: 2006
Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn rushes for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.
Warrick Dunn: 1,140 rushing yards
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick attempts to avoid tackles from Jacksonville Jaguars linebackers #54 Mike Peterson and #95 Paul Spicer.
Michael Vick: 1,039 rushing yards
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams.
Brandon Jacobs: 1,089 rushing yards
Derrick Ward suffered a big setback after a brief outing against the Jets.
Derrick Ward: 1,025 rushing yards
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) is tackled by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Craig Robertson (52) and other Saints defenders.
Jonathan Stewart: 1,133 rushing yards
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) rushes the ball during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
DeAngelo Williams: 1,117 rushing yards
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffers from arm stiffness, New England Patriots linebacker Klavon Chaisson.
Lamar Jackson: 1,206 rushing yards
Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram rushes forward.
Mark Ingram II: 1,018 rushing yards
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL teams with 2 1,000-yard rushers