Aaron Rodgers reaches 580th career touchdown pass, moving to third all-time including playoffs

Aaron Rodgers added another milestone to his passing résumé on Oct. 11, throwing his 580th career touchdown pass when postseason touchdowns are included. The total placed him third on the all-time list, a place that matters most in the modern record conversation because it reflects both regular-season production and the ability to create scoring opportunities in the highest-leverage games.

According to Yahoo Sports, Rodgers’ 580th touchdown throw counts postseason passing as part of the career tally. That detail separates it from the more common regular-season-only leaderboard and helps explain why longtime standards such as Peyton Manning remain central references in year-to-year rankings.

The report also specifies the specific passing standard Rodgers moved past. With the 580th touchdown, he passed Peyton Manning for third all-time on the all-time touchdown list that includes the postseason. Manning’s name carries heavy historical weight in quarterback efficiency and longevity, so a jump above him represents more than a numerical bump, it is a symbolic shift in how the sport orders its statistical greats.

Rodgers’ ascent to third is the latest indicator of a career built around sustained high-level output rather than one dominant stretch. In NFL record terms, touchdown passing totals tend to be as much about staying effective for many seasons as they are about a single peak, and this milestone underscores how Rodgers has continued to convert drives into scores over time.

For the Steelers, the quarterback position is more than a role. The franchise has historically been defined by situational efficiency and game management, and career touch­down totals like Rodgers’ reflect how consistently the offense has been able to translate passing attempts into points. The milestone is also a reminder that teams can build multiple seasons of playoff-ready offensive identity around a quarterback who can keep manufacturing big plays under pressure.

Looking ahead, Rodgers’ place on the list will likely remain a moving target as the league cycles through new quarterback eras and as other contenders with long careers close in on the all-time leaders. With the third-place mark now secured, the next storyline is straightforward, how quickly he can add to the total and whether postseason scoring continues to accelerate his all-time position.