Ranking the top 20 passing yards leaders in Saints franchise history


Which quarterbacks made their way up the list after this past season?

When we think of the most prolific passers in the history of the New Orleans Saints franchise, there’s one name that stands above all, who’s sitting comfortably at the top. While another created a family legacy, fathering two Super Bowl-winning sons while under center in the black and gold. But who are the other passing yards leaders in Saints franchise history? Surprisingly, a couple of players that co-existed on this team as “bridge” quarterbacks the past few seasons made the list in Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton. While their replacement Derek Carr cemented himself into the top-10 during his tenure with the team. Oh and Taysom Hill of course, continuing to rise up the rankings.

Longtime signal callers Aaron Brooks and Bobby Hebert also gained some respect as viable starters at the position, but outside of some of the players we’ve referenced there hasn’t been much stability in this organization at quarterback. This year they will have another opportunity to potentially find that after what’s been a revolving door since the retirement of Drew Brees.

For the sake of intrigue for Saints fans though, we’ve updated the list of the franchise’s top-20 passing yardage leaders going into the 2025 season:

20. Billy Joe Hobert (1997-1999): 2,031 yards

19. John Fourcade (1987-1990): 2,312 yards

18. Jameis Winston (2020-2023): 2,367 yards

Tied-16. Taysom Hill (2017-2024): 2,369 yards

Tied-16. Richard Todd (1984-1985): 2,369 yards

15. Wade Wilson (1993-1994): 2,629 yards

14. Edd Hargett (1969-1972): 2,727 yards

13. Bobby Scott (1973-1981: 2,781 yards

12. Andy Dalton (2022): 2,871 yards

11. Billy Joe Tolliver (1998-1999): 3,343 yards

10. Ken Stabler (1982-1984): 3,670 yards

9. Steve Walsh (1990-1993): 3,879 yards

8. Derek Carr (2023-2024): 6,023 yards

7. Dave Wilson (1981-1988): 6,987 yards

6. Billy Kilmer (1967-1970): 7,490 yards

5. Jim Everett (1994-1996): 10,622 yards

4. Bobby Hebert (1985-1992) 14,630 yards

3. Aaron Brooks (2000-2005): 19,156 yards

2. Archie Manning (1971-1982): 21,734 yards

1. Drew Brees (2006-2020): 68,010 yards