Drew Brees ranks second all-time in NFL passing yards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Drew Brees ranks second in all-time passing yards in the NFL with 80,358. He played for the San Diego Chargers from 2001 to 2005 and the New Orleans Saints from 2006 to 2020. The current leader is Tom Brady at 89,214 yards, followed by Peyton Manning in third place with 71,940 yards. Brees' legacy is part of a broader discussion on the greatest passers in NFL history, highlighting the achievements of quarterbacks like Philip Rivers and Aaron Rodgers. This ongoing analysis focuses on his career achievements and comparisons to other elite quarterbacks.
- •Brees played for the Chargers and Saints during his career.
- •He retired with 80,358 passing yards, second all-time.
- •Tom Brady leads the passing yards list with 89,214 yards.
- •Peyton Manning ranks third with 71,940 passing yards.
- •The rankings reflect the evolution of quarterback excellence in the NFL.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Where Drew Brees ranks among all-time passing leaders in NFL history
"We're down to the final two passing categories in our All-Time series, now ranking the greatest passers in NFL history. Where does Drew Brees rank?
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