Chicago Bears all-time passing touchdown leaders starts with Jay Cutler, who still owns the franchise record with 154 regular-season touchdown passes. Sid Luckman ranks second with 137, while Billy Wade, Jim McMahon and Mitchell Trubisky complete a top five that shows both the history and frustration of Bears quarterback play.
This list uses regular-season Chicago Bears franchise passing touchdowns only. Playoff and preseason passing stats are not included.
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How This Bears Passing Touchdowns List Works
This ranking is based on regular-season touchdown passes recorded with the Chicago Bears franchise. Players are ranked by Bears-only passing touchdowns, not total NFL career touchdown passes.
That distinction matters for quarterbacks who played for multiple teams. George Blanda, Jim Harbaugh and Kyle Orton had NFL careers beyond Chicago, but only their Bears production counts here.
Last updated: 2026 offseason. Caleb Williams is listed through the 2025 season, so his ranking and touchdown total can change if he adds more passing touchdowns in future seasons.
Table of Contents
- How This Bears Passing Touchdowns List Works
- 1. Jay Cutler: 154 Passing TDs
- 2. Sid Luckman: 137 Passing TDs
- 3. Billy Wade: 68 Passing TDs
- 4. Jim McMahon: 67 Passing TDs
- 5. Mitchell Trubisky: 64 Passing TDs
- 6. Ed Brown: 63 Passing TDs
- 6. Erik Kramer: 63 Passing TDs
- 8. Jim Harbaugh: 50 Passing TDs
- 9. George Blanda: 48 Passing TDs
- 10. Caleb Williams: 47 Passing TDs
- Biggest Takeaways
- Full Bears Passing Touchdowns Table
- FAQ
- Conclusion
- More Bears and NFL Rankings
1. Jay Cutler: 154 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 2009-2016 with Chicago, franchise-record 154 passing touchdowns, franchise-record 23,443 passing yards and 102 regular-season games with the Bears.
Jay Cutler is the Chicago Bears all-time passing touchdowns leader with 154. His Bears career is still debated, but the statistical case is clear.
Cutler gave Chicago its most productive modern passing stretch. He had the arm to attack tight windows, push the ball outside the numbers and make throws most Bears quarterbacks simply could not make.
The inconsistency and turnovers are part of the story, but so are the records. Cutler leads both this list and the Chicago Bears all-time passing yards leaders list, which gives him the strongest statistical quarterback case in team history.
2. Sid Luckman: 137 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 1939-1950 with Chicago, 137 passing touchdowns, 14,686 passing yards, multiple NFL championships and Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sid Luckman ranks second in Bears career passing touchdowns with 137. Considering the era, that number is still one of the most impressive quarterback stats in franchise history.
Luckman quarterbacked George Halas’ best Bears teams and stayed near the top of the passing touchdown leaderboard for decades. His production came in an offensive environment where teams were not throwing with anything close to modern volume.
That is why Luckman still has a real argument as the greatest quarterback in Bears history, even though Cutler owns the volume records. Era context matters more for Luckman than anyone else on this list.
3. Billy Wade: 68 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 1961-1966 with Chicago, 68 passing touchdowns, 9,958 passing yards and 1963 NFL champion.
Billy Wade ranks third in Bears career touchdown passes with 68. His numbers matter, but the championship context gives his Bears résumé extra weight.
Wade quarterbacked Chicago’s 1963 NFL championship team, one of the franchise’s defining post-Luckman seasons. He was not putting up modern passing totals, but he gave the Bears enough structure, toughness and efficiency to win in that era.
His place at No. 3 also says plenty about the Bears quarterback history. Chicago has not had many long-term, high-volume passers, so Wade’s six-year run still sits near the top of the record book.
4. Jim McMahon: 67 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 1982-1988 with Chicago, 67 passing touchdowns, 11,203 passing yards, Super Bowl XX champion and one Pro Bowl selection.
Jim McMahon ranks fourth with 67 passing touchdowns. His numbers do not fully explain his Bears legacy, because his biggest value came through the 1985 season and what he brought to that locker room.
McMahon gave the Bears attitude, confidence and enough passing threat to keep defenses honest around Walter Payton. On a team remembered mostly for defense, he still mattered to how the offense functioned.
Injuries kept his totals from climbing higher, but his place in franchise history is secure. McMahon’s statistical ranking is strong, and his championship value is even stronger.
5. Mitchell Trubisky: 64 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 2017-2020 with Chicago, 64 passing touchdowns, 10,609 passing yards and one Pro Bowl selection.
Mitchell Trubisky ranks fifth in Bears career touchdown passes with 64. His Chicago career did not become what the franchise hoped, but he still produced enough to land inside the top five.
The 2018 season is the main reason he sits this high. The Bears won the NFC North, the defense drove the team, and Trubisky gave the offense enough movement and production to support a playoff roster.
His long-term development fell short, but this is a franchise passing touchdown list. By that standard, Trubisky’s total belongs where it is.
6. Ed Brown: 63 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 1954-1961 with Chicago, 63 passing touchdowns, 9,698 passing yards and 98 regular-season games with the Bears.
Ed Brown is tied for sixth with 63 touchdown passes. He was one of the key Bears quarterbacks between the Sid Luckman era and the 1963 championship team.
Brown’s longevity helped him stay on the franchise touchdown leaderboard for decades. The numbers do not jump off the page in a modern context, but the era matters and the Bears were not built around high-volume passing.
His place here adds another older-era name to a list that has never been dominated by one long line of modern franchise quarterbacks.
6. Erik Kramer: 63 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 1994-1998 with Chicago, 63 passing touchdowns, 10,582 passing yards and the franchise’s first 3,800-yard passing season.
Erik Kramer is also tied for sixth with 63 touchdown passes. His Bears career was not long, but his peak still matters.
Kramer’s 1995 season remains one of the best passing seasons in franchise history. For years, that season stood out because it looked nothing like the usual Bears quarterback stat line.
He was not a decade-long answer, but he gave Chicago one of its cleanest modern passing peaks. That is enough to keep him high on this leaderboard.
8. Jim Harbaugh: 50 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 1987-1993 with Chicago, 50 passing touchdowns, 11,567 passing yards and 89 regular-season games with the Bears.
Jim Harbaugh ranks eighth with 50 touchdown passes. His Bears years came before his best overall NFL stretch, but he still built enough of a Chicago résumé to remain in the top 10.
Harbaugh played in a difficult offensive environment and was often asked to manage rough conditions more than carry a wide-open passing game. The production was not spectacular, but it was enough to keep him on both major Bears passing leaderboards.
His ranking feels right. Harbaugh is not here because of a huge Chicago peak. He is here because he played enough, produced enough and became part of the franchise’s long quarterback story.
9. George Blanda: 48 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 1949-1958 with Chicago, 48 passing touchdowns, 5,936 passing yards and 115 regular-season games with the Bears.
George Blanda ranks ninth in Bears career passing touchdowns with 48. His overall NFL legacy became much larger elsewhere, but his Chicago years still count here.
Blanda’s Bears-only numbers came from an era with very different quarterback expectations. His completion rate, interception total and touchdown volume should not be read the same way as a modern passer’s stat line.
For this leaderboard, the point is simple: Blanda threw enough touchdown passes in Chicago to stay inside the top 10.
10. Caleb Williams: 47 Passing TDs
Chicago Bears Stats: 2024-present with Chicago, 47 passing touchdowns, 7,483 passing yards and active/current-era franchise quarterback.
Caleb Williams ranks tenth already, and he is the active name to watch on this leaderboard. Because the Bears have historically lacked long-term high-volume quarterback production, Williams can climb fast.
Through the 2025 season, he is one touchdown pass behind George Blanda and three behind Jim Harbaugh. He has already moved into the top 10 faster than most Bears quarterbacks ever did.
The next step is longevity. If Williams stays healthy and keeps producing, he can move into the top five soon and eventually challenge the franchise records.
Biggest Takeaways
The biggest takeaway is Jay Cutler’s statistical lead. With 154 touchdown passes, he remains ahead of every quarterback in Bears history and holds the franchise records for both passing yards and passing touchdowns.
The second takeaway is Sid Luckman’s staying power. He still ranks second despite playing most of his career in the 1930s and 1940s, which shows how far ahead of his time Chicago’s passing game was during that era.
The third takeaway is Caleb Williams’ climb. He is already in the top 10 through two seasons and has the clearest path to challenge the top half of the leaderboard.
Full Table: Chicago Bears All-Time Passing Touchdown Leaders
Note: This table uses regular-season Chicago Bears franchise passing stats only. Tied ranks are preserved.
| Rank | Quarterback | Years | Passing Yards | Passing TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Cutler | 2009-2016 | 23,443 | 154 |
| 2 | Sid Luckman | 1939-1950 | 14,686 | 137 |
| 3 | Billy Wade | 1961-1966 | 9,958 | 68 |
| 4 | Jim McMahon | 1982-1988 | 11,203 | 67 |
| 5 | Mitchell Trubisky | 2017-2020 | 10,609 | 64 |
| 6 | Ed Brown | 1954-1961 | 9,698 | 63 |
| 6 | Erik Kramer | 1994-1998 | 10,582 | 63 |
| 8 | Jim Harbaugh | 1987-1993 | 11,567 | 50 |
| 9 | George Blanda | 1949-1958 | 5,936 | 48 |
| 10 | Caleb Williams | 2024-2025 | 7,483 | 47 |
| 11 | Rudy Bukich | 1958-1959, 1962-1968 | 6,254 | 46 |
| 12 | Johnny Lujack | 1948-1951 | 6,295 | 41 |
| 13 | Justin Fields | 2021-2023 | 6,674 | 40 |
| 14 | Bernie Masterson | 1934-1940 | 3,366 | 34 |
| 14 | Jim Miller | 1998-2002 | 5,867 | 34 |
| 16 | Bob Avellini | 1975-1984 | 7,111 | 33 |
| 16 | Rex Grossman | 2003-2008 | 6,164 | 33 |
| 16 | Mike Tomczak | 1985-1990 | 6,247 | 33 |
| 19 | Jack Concannon | 1967-1971 | 5,222 | 31 |
| 19 | Vince Evans | 1977-1983 | 6,172 | 31 |
| 21 | Bobby Douglass | 1969-1975 | 4,932 | 30 |
| 21 | Kyle Orton | 2005-2008 | 5,319 | 30 |
| 23 | Zeke Bratkowski | 1954, 1957-1960, 1973 | 3,639 | 24 |
| 24 | Shane Matthews | 1993-1996, 1999-2001 | 3,461 | 19 |
| 25 | Keith Molesworth | 1931-1937 | 1,486 | 18 |
| 26 | Cade McNown | 1999-2001 | 3,111 | 16 |
| 27 | Josh McCown | 2011-2013 | 2,243 | 15 |
| 27 | Mike Phipps | 1977-1981 | 2,806 | 15 |
| 27 | Gene Ronzani | 1933-1938, 1944-1945 | 1,201 | 15 |
| 30 | Dave Krieg | 1996 | 2,278 | 14 |
FAQ: Chicago Bears All-Time Passing Touchdown Leaders
Who has the most passing touchdowns in Chicago Bears history?
Jay Cutler has the most passing touchdowns in Chicago Bears history with 154 regular-season touchdown passes.
Who is second in Bears career passing touchdowns?
Sid Luckman ranks second in Chicago Bears career passing touchdowns with 137 touchdown passes.
Where does Caleb Williams rank in Bears passing touchdowns?
Caleb Williams ranks tenth in Bears career passing touchdowns with 47 passing touchdowns through the 2025 season. He is active, so his ranking can change quickly.
Who is third in Bears career passing touchdowns?
Billy Wade ranks third in Bears career passing touchdowns with 68 touchdown passes.
Who has the most passing yards in Bears history?
Jay Cutler has the most passing yards in Bears history with 23,443 regular-season passing yards.
Are playoff touchdown passes included in this Bears ranking?
No. This ranking uses regular-season Chicago Bears passing touchdowns only. Playoff and preseason stats are not included.
Conclusion: Jay Cutler Still Leads the Bears Passing TD List
Jay Cutler remains the Chicago Bears all-time passing touchdowns leader with 154 regular-season touchdown passes. Sid Luckman is second with 137, while Billy Wade, Jim McMahon and Mitchell Trubisky round out the top five.
The most important active name is Caleb Williams. He is already inside the Bears top 10 through the 2025 season and has a real chance to move much higher if he stays healthy and continues producing in Chicago.
More Bears and NFL Rankings
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