Aaron Rodgers throws 540th touchdown pass against Saints in Paris

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Aaron Rodgers throws 540th touchdown pass against Saints in Paris
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On October 25, 2026, Aaron Rodgers threw his 540th career touchdown pass, connecting with Darnell Washington during a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in Paris. The touchdown moved Rodgers into third place in NFL history for passing touchdowns, surpassing Peyton Manning. The Steelers secured a 16-10 victory, improving to 5-2 this season. With this milestone, Rodgers remains the only active player in the Top Five of all-time touchdown passes, trailing only Drew Brees and Tom Brady. He has indicated this will be his final NFL season.

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  • •Steelers win 16-10 against Saints in the NFL's first game in Paris.
  • •Rodgers surpasses Peyton Manning for third-most touchdown passes.
  • •Rodgers' next closest active competitor is Matthew Stafford with 443 touchdowns.
  • •Steelers improve to 5-2 on the season after the victory.
  • •Rodgers has announced this will be his last NFL season.
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  • 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers joins a truly elite group with TD pass vs Saints
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Aaron Rodgers threw his 540th career touchdown on Sunday and moved into No. 3 all time in NFL history for TD passes.

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