George racked up 36 100-yard games, and the Titans recorded a 30-6 record in those games. He was a 1,000-yard rusher seven times, and a four-time Pro Bowler. He is the organization's all-time scrimmage yards leader (12,153).ĭuring his playing days in Tennessee (1996-2003), George never missed a game – a span of 128 starts. George is the only running back in NFL history to record 300 or more carries for eight consecutive seasons. He finished his career with 10,441 yards. George is the Titans/Oilers record holder for career rushing yards (10,009), ahead of Hall of Famer Earl Campbell (9,407). Together they experienced four total playoff appearances (1999, 2000, 20), two division titles (20), two AFC Championship games (19) and an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIV.Ī first-round pick by the Titans in 1996, George made the No. In the history of the Oilers/Titans franchise, only six players have had the distinction of having their jersey number retired – Jim Norton (No.43), Elvin Bethea (No.65), Earl Campbell (No.34), Mike Munchak (No.63) Bruce Matthews (No.74) and Warren Moon (No.1).ĭuring the duo's time together (1996–2003), the team's 80-48 record (.625) ranked third in the NFL behind only the Green Bay Packers' 88-40 record (.688) and the Denver Broncos' 83-45 (.648) mark. For that and all that they have done for our team, the number 9 and 27 will be retired with the all-time franchise greats.' Their statistics will forever live in our record books, but their play and sacrifice is what our fans will always remember. 'They were the heart and soul of the team and each made the other a better player and ultimately led to a great deal of team success. 'Steve and Eddie will be forever linked as two of the driving forces for our team in the late 90's and early 2000's,' Strunk said. 15 home opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk announced today. 27 jersey will be retired in a ceremony during the Sept. Now, the Tennessee legends will be honored by the team, and ownership, by having the jersey numbers 9 and 27 retired. NASHVILLE – Eddie George and Steve McNair. Steve McNair and Eddie George. Think of the Tennessee Titans, and two of their all-time greats come to mind because of their success on the field, their toughness and grit – and the impact they've made in the city of Nashville and beyond. By: Jim Wyatt, Senior Writer/Editor | Tennessee Titans

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