NFL All-Time Records
NFL · Career Records
89,214
Most Career Passing Yards
Tom Brady
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Career Records Leaderboard
| # | Athlete | Record | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | Most Career Passing Yards | 89,214 | StandingWR |
| 2 | Tom Brady | Most Career Touchdowns — Passing | 649 | Standing |
| 3 | Jerry Rice | Most Career Receiving Yards | 22,895 | StandingWR |
| 4 | Emmitt Smith | Most Career Rushing Yards | 18,355 | Standing |
| 5 | Bruce Smith | Most Career Sacks | 200 | Standing |
Quick Facts
Founded
1920 — American Professional Football Association
Governing Body
NFL — National Football League
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53-man roster per team
Draft
Annual NFL Draft — 7 rounds, 257 picks
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Hard salary cap — equal spending across all teams