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Aaron Rodgers Passes Ben Roethlisberger to Reach No. 5 on NFL Career Passing Yards List

The Steelers quarterback, the highest-ranked active passer by yardage, has indicated this season is likely his last.

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Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) runs with the ball outside the pocket against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Overview

  • He eclipsed Roethlisberger’s 64,088 yards with a 15-yard completion to Jaylen Warren at 1:58 of the second quarter against the Bengals.
  • Rodgers entered the game needing 116 passing yards to move past the longtime Pittsburgh great.
  • He now trails Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Brett Favre on the all-time list, with Favre fourth at 71,838 yards.
  • Earlier in 2025, he passed Philip Rivers for sixth in yards and overtook Brett Favre for fourth in career touchdown passes.
  • In his first season with Pittsburgh after stints with the Packers and Jets, he remains ahead of fellow active quarterback Matthew Stafford, who ranks ninth.