5 QBs with the most overall interceptions in NFL history feat. Brett Favre and Peyton Manning
NFL records are held for every career passing statistic possible. While many of them are highly desirable for quarterbacks, such as passing yards and touchdowns, other categories are less attractive, including interceptions.
Longevity plays a huge role in the record books, especially when it comes to career cumulative leaders, including all-time leaders in interceptions for quarterbacks. Here are five quarterbacks from NFL history with the most total career interceptions, including in the playoffs.
5 NFL QBs with the most total career interceptions thrown
#4 (tied) - Peyton Manning - 276 interceptions
Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, splitting his career between the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. By the time he retired, his 579 passing touchdowns were the most by any player ever, including in the postseason. He has since been passed by Drew Brees and Tom Brady but still sits in third place.
Peyton Manning also ranks towards the top of the interception list in addition to his extremely high touchdown totals. He ranks ninth all-time in regular-season interceptions and sixth in postseason interceptions, combining for the fourth-most by any NFL player ever.
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#4 (tied) - Dan Marino - 276 interceptions
Dan Marino spent his entire NFL career with the Miami Dolphins, where he was one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He accumulated a massive 452 passing touchdowns during his career in an era where the passing game wasn't nearly as important as it is in modern-style football.
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While Dan Marino is one of only seven players ever to exceed 450 touchdown passes, he also ranks among the top five in career interceptions. His 276 interceptions are tied with Peyton Manning for the fourth-most in NFL history.