Aaron Rodgers adds another milestone to his legendary career with fifth-place all-time passing mark as Steelers face Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers became the fifth all-time leading passer in NFL history during Thursday night’s Week 7 road game against the Cincinnati Bengals, surpassing former Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger’s 64,088 career passing yards.

At 41, Rodgers continues to impress, leading Pittsburgh with poise and precision in a thrilling contest.

Record milestone highlights Aaron Rodgers’ enduring impact in the NFL

Rodgers opened Thursday’s game with a signature touchdown drive, capped by a 10-yard pass to Jonnu Smith, helping the Steelers take an early lead. Despite throwing two first-half interceptions, he finished the half with 118 passing yards, enough to officially surpass Roethlisberger and secure his place in NFL history.

His performance underscores that even late in his career, Rodgers remains one of the league’s premier quarterbacks.

Career achievements from Green Bay to New York set the stage for Steelers success

The majority of Rodgers’ career passing yards came during 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, where he backed up Brett Favre for three years before becoming the franchise quarterback for 15 campaigns. By the time he left Green Bay in 2022, he had thrown 59,055 yards, second only to Favre in team history.

Rodgers then joined the New York Jets, where a torn Achilles in 2023 derailed his first season, but he returned in 2024 to throw 3,897 yards, proving his resilience and ability to perform at an elite level.

New chapter in Pittsburgh demonstrates leadership and competitiveness

This offseason, Rodgers signed a one-year contract with the Steelers, bringing his experience and leadership to a new team. Through the first five games of the season, he has already thrown for over 1,000 yards, establishing himself as a key figure in Pittsburgh’s offense.

His performance demonstrates that even late in his career, Rodgers continues to lead with intelligence, determination, and precision.With this milestone, Rodgers joins Matthew Stafford as one of only two active quarterbacks in the top 10 all-time passing yards. He will turn 42 in December, yet shows no signs of slowing down, underscoring that his career is defined by endurance, adaptability, and an unrelenting competitive drive.Rodgers’ journey — from Green Bay to New York and now Pittsburgh — reinforces that greatness in the NFL is about more than talent: it is about longevity, leadership, and the ability to continue rewriting history with every game.Also read: Will Aaron Rodgers play against the Cincinnati Bengals tonight? Latest injury update on the Pittsburgh Steelers' star QB