Brady moves past Manning into 2nd on all-time passing TD list
Tom Brady jumped fellow all-time great Peyton Manning for second on the all-time passing touchdown list during Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.
New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts was the unlikely recipient of Brady's 540th touchdowns pass, breaking a tackle on a 38-yard catch-and-run to even up the contest at 17-17.
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The six-time Super Bowl winner now only trails Drew Brees, who entered Week 17 with 544 touchdown passes.
Two weeks ago, the New Orleans Saints quarterback eclipsed Manning to become the new all-time leader.
Brett Favre (508) and Dan Marino (420) are the only other quarterbacks to throw 400-plus career touchdown passes.
Brady and Brees are both all but certain to continue their future Hall of Fame careers in 2020 and possibly beyond, so it's likely the top spot could change hands several times in the foreseeable future.