Aaron Rodgers should surpass Peyton Manning early in one category
After much debate and back-and-forth amid media speculation, Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has agreed to terms on a one-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. If he can stay healthy, he could surpass Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning on the all-time passing touchdown list. In what will be his 22nd season in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers sits at 527 career touchdown passes.
Only 13 passes away from surpassing Peyton Manning, who has 539. If Rodgers can stay healthy, the record should be easily attainable before the halfway mark of the 2026 NFL season. The number two spot is held by Drew Brees with 571, and Tom Brady sits atop the board with 649.
In the same season, if Rodgers is a little off the pace as far as QB rating, he could slip down the leaderboard in that category behind the likes of Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson. Rodgers also holds the all-time low interception percentage, at 1. 41 percent.
He has only thrown 123 interceptions out of 8,743 career passes thrown. Ultimately, Rodgers is a competitor and doesn't necessarily care about individual stats, especially while turning 43 years old. He is coming back for a shot at another Super Bowl, and the Steelers are adding pieces to the puzzle to ensure he at least has a shot at it.
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