Most passing yards in NFL history

BY: DONNA KAREN ROBINSON BY: DONNA KAREN ROBINSON

Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL. The quarterback is responsible for leading his team and calling signals in the huddle.

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Let’s take a look at the Top 5 quarterbacks with the most passing yards in the league’s 50-plus years of history.

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5. Ben Roethlisberger (2004-2021)

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4. Brett Favre (1991-2010)

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3. Peyton Manning (1998-2015)

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2. Drew Brees (2001-2020)

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1. Tom Brady (2000-2023)

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Most passing yards in NFL history

Top 5

Top 5

Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL. The quarterback is responsible for leading his team and calling signals in the huddle.

Let’s take a look at the Top 5 quarterbacks with the most passing yards in the league’s 50-plus years of history.

5. Ben Roethlisberger (2004-2021)

64,088 yards

4. Brett Favre (1991-2010)

71,838 yards

3. Peyton Manning (1998-2015)

71,940 yards

2. Drew Brees (2001-2020)

80,358 yards

1. Tom Brady (2000-2023)

89,214 yards

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