Posted: 6:20 a.m.
Here is the breakdown by the decade when the NFL receivers who have caught 10,000 yards began their careers. (Active players are through games of Dec. 13. List from Sports City Sports News Service):
1990s (15): Isaac Bruce 1994-present (15,208); Terrell Owens 1996-present (14,847); Marvin Harrison 1996-2008 (14,580); Randy Moss 1998-present (14,275); Torry Holt 1999-present (13,327); Jimmy Smith 1992-2005 (12,287); Tony Gonzalez 1997-present ( 11,728); Rod Smith 1995-2006 (11,389); Keenan McCardell 1992-2001 (11,373); Muhsin Muhammad 1996-present (11,268); Derrick Mason 1997-present (10,902); Joey Galloway 1995-present (10,777); Hines Ward 1998-present (10,723); Keyshawn Johnson 1996-2006 (10,571); Shannon Sharpe 1990-2003 (10,060).
1980s (10):Jerry Rice 1985-2004 (22,895); Tim Brown 1988-2004 (14,934); Cris Carter 1987-2002 (13,899); Henry Ellard 1983-98 (13,777); Andre Reed 1985-2000 (13,198); Irving Fryar 1984-2000 (12,785); Art Monk 1980-95 (12,721); Michael Irvin 1988-99 (11,904); Gary Clark 1985-95 (10,856); Andre Rison 1985-2000 (10,205).
1970s (3): James Lofton 1978-93 (14,004); Steve Largent 1976-89 (13,089); Stanley Morgan 1977-89 (10,716)
1960s (3): Charlie Joiner 1969-86 (12,146); Harold Jackson 1968-83 (10,372); Lance Alworth 1962-72 (10,266).
1950s (1): Don Maynard 1958-1973 11,834
