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Aaron Rodgers Overtakes Brett Favre for Fourth on NFL Career TD List With No. 509

The Steelers quarterback now trails only Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning on the career touchdown list.

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Sep 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass while being pressured by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Rodgers hit 509 with a second-quarter strike to DK Metcalf against the Patriots, extending Pittsburgh's lead to 14-0.
  • He had tied Favre at 508 in the previous game and moved ahead with his first touchdown pass on Sunday.
  • The only players ahead are Tom Brady with 649 career touchdown passes, Drew Brees with 571, and Peyton Manning with 539.
  • Rodgers was drafted 24th overall by the Packers in 2005 as Favre's heir and became Green Bay's starter after three seasons.
  • He recorded his 500th career touchdown in the final week of the 2024 season with the Jets after departing Green Bay following the 2020 selection of Jordan Love.