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When the Cowboys Have Faced Former 1,000-Yard Rushers

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, most eyes have been on how Dallas will handle former Cowboy DeMarco Murray. He, of course, led the NFL in rushing last season with 1,845 yards and set a franchise record in doing so.

A Dallas running back has gained at least 1,000 yards 25 times during the past, including the 2014 season with Murray. A total of six running backs have accomplished this, including Murray, Emmitt Smith, Tony Dorsett, Herschel Walker, Calvin Hill, and Julius Jones.

Emmitt Smith (shown here as a Cardinal) is one of four 1,000-yard running backs to face the Cowboys later in his career.
Emmitt Smith (shown here as a Cardinal) is one of four 1,000-yard running backs to face the Cowboys later in his career.