Chart: Vikings career rushing leaders

September 10, 2012 at 3:26AM

IN THE LONG RUN

Adrian Peterson became the Vikings' career rushing leader during Sunday's victory over the Jaguars. Here are the top five rushers in team history and their yardage:

Adrian Peterson (2007- ) 6,836

Robert Smith (1993-2000) 6,818

Chuck Foreman (1973-79) 5,879

Bill Brown (1962-74) 5,757

Ted Brown (1979-86) 4,546

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Jim Souhan

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Jim Souhan is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He has worked at the paper since 1990, previously covering the Twins and Vikings.

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