The Detroit Lions player with the most rushing yards in franchise history is Barry Sanders with 15,269 yards. Meanwhile, Billy Sims ranks second with 5,106 rushing yards.
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Pro Football Reference. (February 6, 2026). Detroit Lions all-time rushing leaders as of February 2026 (in yards) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/811152/detroit-lions-career-rushing-yards-leaders/
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