The NFL 40,000 passing yard club
26 NFL players have reached 40,000 career passing yards; Tom Brady leads with 89,214. Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, Joe Flacco, Kirk Cousins and 1 more are still active. The closest active player outside the club is Andy Dalton, 39,792, 208 short.
Every member, by career passing yards
| # | Player | Passing yards | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | 89,214 | 2000–2022 |
| 2 | Drew BreesHOF | 80,358 | 2001–2020 |
| 3 | Peyton ManningHOF | 71,940 | 1998–2015 |
| 4 | Brett FavreHOF | 71,838 | 1991–2010 |
| 5 | Aaron RodgersactivePIT | 67,273 | 2005–2026 |
| 6 | Matthew StaffordactiveLAR | 65,705 | 2009–2026 |
| 7 | Ben Roethlisberger | 64,088 | 2004–2021 |
| 8 | Philip Rivers | 63,984 | 2004–2025 |
| 9 | Matt Ryan | 62,792 | 2008–2022 |
| 10 | Dan MarinoHOF | 61,361 | 1983–1999 |
| 11 | Eli Manning | 57,023 | 2004–2019 |
| 12 | John ElwayHOF | 51,475 | 1983–1998 |
| 13 | Warren MoonHOF | 49,325 | 1984–2000 |
| 14 | Joe FlaccoactiveCIN | 48,176 | 2008–2025 |
| 15 | Fran TarkentonHOF | 47,003 | |
| 16 | Russell Wilson | 46,966 | 2012–2025 |
| 17 | Carson Palmer | 46,247 | 2004–2017 |
| 18 | Vinny Testaverde | 46,233 | 1987–2007 |
| 19 | Kirk CousinsactiveLV | 45,726 | 2012–2026 |
| 20 | Drew Bledsoe | 44,611 | 1993–2006 |
| 21 | Dan FoutsHOF | 43,040 | |
| 22 | Derek Carr | 41,245 | 2014–2024 |
| 23 | Kerry Collins | 40,922 | 1995–2011 |
| 24 | Jared GoffactiveDET | 40,836 | 2016–2026 |
| 25 | Joe MontanaHOF | 40,551 | 1979–1994 |
| 26 | Johnny UnitasHOF | 40,239 |
Closest active players
| Player | Passing yards | To go |
|---|---|---|
| Andy DaltonactivePHI | 39,792 | 208 |
| Dak PrescottactiveDAL | 37,054 | 2,946 |
| Patrick MahomesactiveKC | 36,976 | 3,024 |
| Josh AllenactiveBUF | 31,141 | 8,859 |
| Baker MayfieldactiveTB | 29,140 | 10,860 |
| Justin HerbertactiveLAC | 25,636 | 14,364 |
| Jameis WinstonactiveNYG | 25,271 | 14,729 |
Regular season only. Career totals as the league’s records list them; HOF marks a member of the Hall of Fame as a player.