Most Career Passing Yards by a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have featured a rotating door of quarterbacks since joining the NFL in 1976. While legends like Tom Brady elevated the franchise to Super Bowl glory, others like Jameis Winston and Vinny Testaverde compiled impressive passing totals over longer tenures. Here’s a look at the top 10 Buccaneers in career passing yards.
TOP 10 LIST
10. Craig Erickson – 6,094 Yards
Erickson played in the early 90s and carved out a decent career despite team struggles.
9. Baker Mayfield – 8,544 Yards
Mayfield quickly made his mark in Tampa Bay, entering the top 10 after just one full season.
8. Steve DeBerg – 9,439 Yards
Known for his veteran leadership, DeBerg was a steady hand during some rough years for the franchise.
7. Brad Johnson – 10,940 Yards
Johnson led the Buccaneers to their first Super Bowl title in 2002 and posted over 10,000 passing yards with the team.
6. Doug Williams – 12,648 Yards
Williams was a trailblazer for the franchise and one of the early leaders under center in the 70s and 80s.
5. Trent Dilfer – 12,969 Yards
Dilfer was a first-round pick for the Bucs and started for several seasons, posting nearly 13,000 yards.
4. Josh Freeman – 13,534 Yards
Freeman showed flashes of brilliance early in his career and still ranks high on the Bucs’ all-time list.
3. Tom Brady – 14,643 Yards
Brady brought championships and stability to Tampa Bay during a memorable three-year run.
2. Vinny Testaverde – 14,820 Yards
Despite a rocky tenure, Testaverde ranks second in team history thanks to multiple seasons as a full-time starter.
1. Jameis Winston – 19,737 Yards
Winston leads all Buccaneers QBs in passing yards, thanks to a high-volume passing attack and five active seasons with the team.
Ranking the 10 best career passing yard leaders in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history
Top 50 Career Passing Performances in Tampa Bay Buccaneers History
This chart includes every Buccaneers quarterback who passed for 35+ career yards in Tampa Bay — from one-season wonders to multi-year franchise leaders. See who cracked the all-time list.
| Rank | Player Name | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jameis Winston | 19737 |
| 2 | Vinny Testaverde | 14820 |
| 3 | Tom Brady | 14643 |
| 4 | Josh Freeman | 13534 |
| 5 | Trent Dilfer | 12969 |
| 6 | Doug Williams | 12648 |
| 7 | Brad Johnson | 10940 |
| 8 | Steve DeBerg | 9439 |
| 9 | Baker Mayfield | 8544 |
| 10 | Craig Erickson | 6094 |
| 11 | Jeff Garcia | 5152 |
| 12 | Brian Griese | 4841 |
| 13 | Mike Glennon | 4100 |
| 14 | Shaun King | 4064 |
| 15 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 3469 |
| 16 | Jack Thompson | 3243 |
| 17 | Steve Young | 3217 |
| 18 | Chris Simms | 3087 |
| 19 | Josh McCown | 2206 |
| 20 | Bruce Gradkowski | 1791 |
| 21 | Steve Spurrier | 1628 |
| 22 | Gary Huff | 1058 |
| 23 | Josh Johnson | 1042 |
| 24 | Chris Chandler | 1021 |
| 25 | Luke McCown | 1009 |
| 26 | Mike Rae | 957 |
| 27 | Joe Ferguson | 901 |
| 28 | Tim Rattay | 748 |
| 29 | Casey Weldon | 713 |
| 30 | Byron Leftwich | 594 |
| 31 | Rob Johnson | 536 |
| 32 | Jerry Golsteyn | 535 |
| 33 | Jeb Blount | 522 |
| 34 | Jeff Carlson | 404 |
| 35 | Eric Zeier | 289 |
| 36 | Randy Hedberg | 244 |
| 37 | Blaine Gabbert | 239 |
| 38 | Parnell Dickinson | 210 |
| 39 | Jim Zorn | 199 |
| 40 | Mike Hold | 123 |
| 41 | Steve Walsh | 116 |
| 42 | Louis Carter | 111 |
| 43 | Dave Green | 84 |
| 44 | John Reaves | 83 |
| 45 | Mark Royals | 58 |
| 46 | Dan Orlovsky | 51 |
| 47 | Jeff Komlo | 49 |
| 48 | Reggie Roby | 48 |
| 49 | Lee McGriff | 39 |
| 50 | Dan Stryzinski | 35 |
While the Buccaneers have long searched for a long-term franchise quarterback, many have left their mark statistically. From Winston’s big yardage seasons to Brady’s elite efficiency, the Bucs have a rich — and varied — quarterback history.
FAQ SECTION
Who has the most career passing yards for the Buccaneers?
Jameis Winston leads all Bucs quarterbacks with 19,737 career passing yards.
How high is Tom Brady on the Buccaneers passing list?
Despite only three seasons in Tampa, Brady ranks 3rd with 14,643 yards.
Is Vinny Testaverde still in the top 3?
Yes — Testaverde remains second all-time with 14,820 passing yards.
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