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Detroit Lions: Top 5 leading rushers since Barry Sanders

By Payne Schanski

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 07: Reggie Bush #21 of the Detroit Lions looks to gain yards in the first quarter while playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on December 07, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 07: Reggie Bush #21 of the Detroit Lions looks to gain yards in the first quarter while playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on December 07, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images
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#5: Reggie Bush

Years in Detroit: 2013-14

Rushing yards as a Lion: 1,303

The Lions’ biggest free agent pickup in 2013, Bush immediately made a splash with just over 1,000 rushing yards and another 500 receiving for the year. After an injury-riddled 2014 season (and an effective second option in Joique Bell) limited his touches, Bush moved on after only two seasons in Detroit. Until Kerryon Johnson last year, Bush was the most recent Lion to break 100 yards in a game, and he remains the last Lion to gain 1,000 yards in a season.

#4: Joique Bell

Years in Detroit: 2012-16

Rushing yards as a Lion: 2,245

Undrafted out of nearby Wayne State, the local legend forged a solid four year career with the Lions. Though never a full time starter, Bell was productive any time he saw the field, with a career best 860 yards and seven touchdowns in 2014.

Beyond his contributions as a gutty overachiever, Joique’s lasting imprint in my memory has to be his simple but sort of hilarious signature touchdown celebration. Any time No. 35 climbed into the front row and started leading the crowd in some unison double arm waving was always a good day in Detroit.

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