DeShaun Foster is the subject of Carolina's first Flashback Friday of July, released on social media today:
Foster still ranks fourth in franchise history with 3,336 career rushing yards. After missing the 2002 season on IR, he played from 2003-07, helping Carolina to two playoff trips and five playoff wins.
He was a beast in the playoffs, totaling 401 yards in playoff runs in 2003 and 2005 with two memorable touchdown runs.
His one-yard toss play with six broken tackles helped Carolina beat Philadelphia in the 2003 NFC Championship game, while his 33-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII sparked a frenetic finish.
View the best photos of running back DeShaun Foster who ranks fourth in franchise history with 3,336 career rushing yards from 2003-07.
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (20) heads upfield during a 32-29 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (20) scores a touchdown against the defense of Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Michael Lewis (32) and linebacker Nate Wayne (54) during the third quarter of the NFC Championship game in Philadelphia Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Running back DeShaun Foster #26 of the Carolina Panthers gets tripped up by defensive back Tanard Jackson #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 31-23. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
DeShaun Foster #26 of the Carolina Panthers runs for yardage against the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers won 27-13. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (26) runs over Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Kalvin Pearson (39) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday Dec. 30, 2007, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
DeShaun Foster ranks fourth all-time with 3,336 rushing yards.
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster, left, signs autographs after practice during the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, N.C., Saturday, July 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster, top, is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars Brian Williams during the first quarter of a National Football League game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster, top, dives over for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers' Derek Smith (50) and Patrick Willis (52) defend during the third quarter of the Panthers' 31-14 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (26) is shown before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (26) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gaines Adams (90) in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster, left, hauls in a catch for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking defends during the second quarter of a football game Sunday, Sept.23, 2007, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (26) runs past Indianapolis Colts players Antoine Bethea (41) and Bob Sanders (21) in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
DeShaun Foster #26 of the Carolina Panthers warms up against the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers won 27-13. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, cenetr, blocks New York Giants safety Gibril Wilson, left, allowing Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (26) running room, during first-quarter NFL pre-season football Saturday night, Aug. 11, 2007, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Carolina Pathers DeShaun Foster spins away from New York Giants defenders Nick Greisen, left, Osi Umenyiora (72) and Will Allen during the first quarter in NFL football action Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. Foster rushed for 151 yards in the Panthers' 23-0 win. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) celebrates with DeShaum Foster (26) after Foster's 43-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 21-18 win over the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers running back Deshaun Foster (20) runs upfield during an NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the St. Louis Rams. The Panthers defeated the Rams 29-23 in overtime on January 10, 2004 in St. Louis, Missouri. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (26) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons' Keion Carpenter (29) as he runs for a 70-yard touchdown in the first quarter of their football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Running back DeShaun Foster of the Carolina Panthers looks on from the sidelines during a NFC Divisional Playoff against the St. Louis Rams on January 10, 2004 in St. Louis. Carolina won 29-23 in double overtime. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot brings down Carolina Panthers runningback DeShaun Foster during the first half on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at FedEx field in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (20) heads upfield against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (20) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in Philadelphia. Eagles' Michael Lewis (32) and Mark Simoneau failed to contain him. Panthers' Brad Hoover (45) is visible. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster dives into the end zone for a touchdown past New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (26) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Shawn Barber (59) after gaining 16 yards in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 in Kansas City, Mo. Foster ran for 174 yards leading the Panthers to a 28-17 win over Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
