5 things to remember about Jamaal Charles' career

Jamaal Charles is expected to sign a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, signaling the end of an incredible career prematurely sapped by injuries.

After 11 years in the NFL, here are five notable nuggets about the four-time Pro Bowler:

5.4 yards per carry average

Charles' yards per attempt (5.4) is the highest among all running backs in the modern era. It ranks ahead of legends Jim Brown (5.2), Barry Sanders (5.0), and Terrell Davis (4.6). Only quarterbacks Michael Vick, Randall Cunningham, and fullback/linebacker Marion Motley - who played from 1946-55 - have a higher yards per carry all time than Charles.

19-touchdown 2013 season

During the 2010 campaign, Charles showcased his ability as a receiver after hauling in 45 passes for 468 yards, but didn't reach his peak until 2013. He totaled 1980 yards from scrimmage that year (1287 rushing and 693 receiving) while adding 12 touchdowns on the ground and another seven through the air. Only Todd Gurley and David Johnson have amassed more than 19 total rushing and receiving touchdowns in a season since Charles' feat.

5-touchdown game vs. Raiders

In Charles' 19-touchdown season in 2013, the running back exploded in Week 15 against the Oakland Raiders for one rushing touchdown and four receiving. He only had 20 yards rushing, but his eight catches for 195 receiving yards - including a 71-yard catch from Alex Smith - propelled him to his big night and made Charles the first Chiefs player to score five TDs in a game since 1961. He also became the first player in NFL history to have four touchdown receptions and one rushing touchdown in a single game.

Chiefs' all-time leading rusher

Although Charles' nine seasons with the Chiefs were marred with injury, that didn't stop him from climbing to the top of the franchise's all-time rushing list. His 7,260 yards on the ground is significantly higher than notable alums Priest Holmes (6,070) and Larry Johnson (6,015), all while having a similar number of carries. The number of impressive running backs who have played for Kansas City makes Charles' accomplishment all the more noteworthy.

Injury history

The 32-year-old battled through several major injuries throughout his career. A torn ACL ended his season in Week 2 of 2011, but that didn't stop Charles from bouncing back in 2012 to earn his second Pro Bowl selection. In 2015, Charles suffered another ACL tear that he struggled to recover from. The following season, the running back had a setback with his knee at the midpoint of the campaign and required a second surgery. He was ultimately placed on injured reserve, ending his 2016 year, and was released from the club that offseason.

Charles went on to amass 69 carries for the Denver Broncos in 2017 before signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he only appeared in two games.

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