Aaron Rodgers Has Tied Peyton Manning in Touchdowns
The veteran quarterback reached 579 career passing touchdowns to match Manning's historic total.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
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Aaron Rodgers has moved into a tie for third place on the NFL all-time passing touchdown list with 579 career scores. He reached the milestone by accumulating 534 regular season touchdowns and 45 playoff touchdowns.
Why it matters
The feat highlights Rodgers' enduring impact on the NFL record books as he continues to climb the league's all-time statistical rankings. He remains positioned behind only Drew Brees and Tom Brady on the career leaderboard.
Rodgers has recorded 534 regular season and 45 playoff touchdowns, while Manning finished his career with 539 regular season and 40 playoff touchdowns. Manning tallied 428 scores with the Colts and 151 with the Broncos.
The players
Aaron Rodgers
He is an NFL quarterback who has played for the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Peyton Manning
He is a retired NFL quarterback who played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos.
Drew Brees
He is a former NFL quarterback who ranks second on the league's all-time passing touchdown list.
Tom Brady
He is a retired NFL quarterback who holds the record for the most career passing touchdowns in league history.
The details
Rodgers reached the shared total of 579 touchdowns while currently playing for the Steelers, after previously throwing 520 scores for the Packers and 28 for the Jets. He now trails only Drew Brees, who holds 608 career touchdown passes, and Tom Brady, who sits at the top with 737.
Timeline
Aaron Rodgers officially reached the milestone on October 10, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This performance marks a significant shift in the NFL record books, narrowing the gap between active players and the league's retired legends. Rodgers moving into third place impacts the competitive legacy of his career and his standing relative to historical peers.
Rodgers requires one additional touchdown pass to hold sole possession of third place in NFL history. This milestone performance significantly boosts his historical ranking, impacting his legacy and ongoing season statistics.
The takeaway
Reaching this milestone cements Rodgers as one of the most prolific passers in the history of the sport. Fans should monitor his upcoming games to see how high he can climb in the record books before the end of the season.
What happens next
Aaron Rodgers is scheduled to attempt to reach 580 career touchdown passes during the game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Further reading
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