All Time Leader in Career Passing Touchdowns
Drew Brees holds the NFL record for most career passing touchdowns with 571, surpassing Peyton Manning during the 2021 season. He achieved the milestone over a 20 year career primarily with the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers.
Top Five Career Passing Touchdown Leaders
The top five quarterbacks by most career passing touchdowns are Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Brett Favre, and Peyton Manning. Manning and Brady rank second and third, while Favre and Manning round out the top five across their respective careers.
How the Record Has Evolved
The record has steadily increased as offenses have emphasized passing and quarterbacks have played longer seasons. For more detailed career statistics and historical context, visit the official NFL records page at NFL Records.
