Walter Payton played 13 seasons for the Bears from 1975-1987 with 3,838 rushing attempts that gained 16,726 yards for a 4.36 average per carry. He scored 110 rushing touchdowns.
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With the Chicago Bears deciding to move on without free agent running back Matt Forte next season, here's a look at the Top 5 all-time leading rushers for the Bears ranked by total rushing yards:
Walter Payton played 13 seasons for the Bears from 1975-1987 with 3,838 rushing attempts that gained 16,726 yards for a 4.36 average per carry. He scored 110 rushing TDS.
Matt Forte played 8 seasons from 2008-2015 with 2,035 rushing attempts that gained 8,602 yards for a 4.23 average per carry. He scored 45 TDS.
Neal Anderson played 8 seasons from 1986-1993with 1,515 rushing attempts that gained 6,166 yards for a 4.07 average per carry. He scored 51 TDS.
Rick Casares played 10 seasons from 1955-1964 with 1,386 rushing attempts that gained 5,657 yards for a 4.08 average per carry. He scored 49 TDS.
Gale Sayers played 7 seasons from 1965-1971 with 991 rushing attempts that gained 4,956 yards for a 5.00 average per carry. He scored 39 TDS.
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Chicago Bears Walter Payton against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field in Chicago, November 24,1985.
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Walter Payton played 13 seasons for the Bears from 1975-1987 with 3,838 rushing attempts that gained 16,726 yards for a 4.36 average per carry. He scored 110 rushing touchdowns.
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JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.comChicago Bears running back Matt Forte carries the ball against Dallas at Soldier Field Monday.
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) tries to run past Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte makes a 40-yard run against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field Monday night.
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Chicago Bears running back Neal Anderson (35) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Todd Bell, left, and cornerback Eric Allen, right, during the NFC playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 1988 in Chicago. Anderson scored one touchdown and rushed for 54 yards to help the Bears defeat the Eagles 20-12. (AP Photo)
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Chicago Bears running back Neal Anderson, center, tries to evade Philadelphia Eagles' Byron Evans (56) and Andre Waters (20) during first quarter action on Monday, Oct. 2, 1989 in Chicago. Anderson gained eight yards on the play. (AP Photo/John Swart)
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In this Aug. 11, 1962, file photo, Chicago Bears' Rick Casares is hit by a Pittsburgh Steelers player during an exhibition NFL football game in Atlanta.
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Chicago Bears fullback Rick Casares poses in uniform.
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Gale Sayers (40) of the Chicago Bears grinding out yardage against the Green Bay Packers before being brought down by Bob Jeter (21) at the Midwest Shrine exhibition game in Milwaukee.
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Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (40) runs for a 28-yard gain against the Los Angeles Rams in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 27, 1969. The Rams won 9-7.
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Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers carries the ball in this Nov. 10, 1970 photo against the San Francisco 49ers in Chicago.
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