Player
Larry Johnson
RB (retired)
Larry Johnson: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
9-year career across KC, WAS, MIA. 6,236 career rushing yards. 2x Pro Bowler.
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 83 |
| Carries | 1,440 |
| Rush Yards | 6,236 |
| Rush TDs | 55 |
| Y/Att | 4.33 |
His 2006 416 carries are the most ever in a single NFL season.
RareMost carries in a single season
| Player | Year | Att |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Johnson | 2006 | 416 |
| Eddie George | 2000 | 403 |
| DeMarco Murray | 2014 | 411 |
| Jamal Lewis | 2003 | 387 |
His 2-year peak (2005-06) was historic. Then a 2007 broken foot + 2009 release ended his prime quickly.
TrendLJ career
| Year | Tm | Att | Yds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | KC | 336 | 1,750 (20 TDs) |
| 2006 | KC | 416 | 1,789 (17 TDs) |
| 2007 | KC | 158 | 559 (foot fracture) |
| 2008 | KC | 193 | 874 |
| 2009 | KC | 178 | 562 (released) |
Rushing yards by year
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1750 |
| 2006 | 1789 |
| 2007 | 559 |
| 2008 | 874 |
| 2009 | 562 |
Career split: 5,847 yards in KC era. 389 yards in 1-year WAS/MIA cameos (2010-11).
SplitLJ career splits
| Stop | Years | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| KC | 2003-2009 | 5,847 |
| WAS | 2010 | 2 |
| MIA | 2011 | 2 |
His 5,539 yards in 2005-06 alone is among the highest 2-year RB totals in NFL history.
ComparisonTop 2-year RB totals
| Player | Years | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Dickerson | 1983-84 | 3,913 |
| Earl Campbell | 1979-80 | 3,775 |
| Larry Johnson | 2005-06 | 3,539 |
| Adrian Peterson | 2007-08 | 3,401 |
He was suspended multiple times in 2008-09 for off-field incidents — among the most-publicized pro RB legal sagas.
AnomalyLJ off-field issues
| Year | Issue |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3-game suspension (off-field assault) |
| 2009 | Released by KC after suspension |
| 2010 | Comments + media controversies |
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