Philadelphia Eagles All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders

Philadelphia Eagles All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders starts with Harold Carmichael, the franchise record-holder with 79 touchdown catches. In a team history that includes Tommy McDonald, Pete Pihos, Mike Quick, Zach Ertz, DeSean Jackson, Dallas Goedert, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, Carmichael still sitting at No. 1 says a lot about his size, consistency and long-term scoring value in Philadelphia.

Tommy McDonald ranks second with 66 receiving touchdowns, while Pete Pihos and Mike Quick are tied behind him with 61 each. Pete Retzlaff, Bobby Walston, Zach Ertz, Jeremy Maclin, Dallas Goedert and DeSean Jackson round out a top 10 that stretches from old-school Eagles football to the modern passing game.

For the full franchise index, visit our Philadelphia Eagles all-time leaders and player rankings hub. This leaderboard uses regular-season receiving touchdowns recorded with the Philadelphia Eagles only.

How This Eagles Receiving Touchdown List Works

This list ranks the Philadelphia Eagles all-time receiving touchdown leaders by regular-season touchdown catches recorded with the Eagles franchise. Playoff receiving touchdowns, preseason stats and touchdowns caught with another NFL team are not included.

That team-only filter matters for players like Harold Carmichael, DeSean Jackson, Zach Ertz, Jeremy Maclin and Alshon Jeffery, who also had NFL production outside Philadelphia. For this leaderboard, only their Eagles receiving touchdowns count.

This is also a pass-catcher leaderboard, not a wide receivers-only ranking. That is why tight ends like Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert, Brent Celek and Chad Lewis appear alongside classic Eagles wide receivers.

Last updated: 2026 offseason. Dallas Goedert re-signed with Philadelphia for 2026, so he remains the active top-10 name to watch. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are also already inside the expanded top 15 through the 2025 season.

Receiving Touchdowns vs. Eagles Pass-Catcher Legacy

Receiving touchdowns are one of the cleanest ways to measure scoring impact, but they are not the same thing as a full receiver ranking. DeSean Jackson, for example, ranks lower in touchdowns than his big-play reputation might suggest because so much of his value came from stretching the field and producing explosive yardage. Zach Ertz ranks high because he became one of the most trusted chain-moving and red-zone targets in franchise history.

That is why this leaderboard pairs well with the best Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers of all-time ranking and the Philadelphia Eagles all-time receiving yards leaders list. Touchdowns show who finished drives, while receiving yards and overall ranking debates show a wider view of each player’s place in Eagles history.

The top of this list is also a reminder that old-school Eagles pass catchers still carry major weight. Carmichael, McDonald, Pihos, Retzlaff and Walston all played before today’s pass-heavy environment, yet they still hold five of the top six spots.

1. Harold Carmichael — 79 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 1971–1983 with Philadelphia, franchise-record 79 receiving touchdowns, 589 receptions, 8,978 receiving yards, four Pro Bowls and Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver.

Harold Carmichael is the Philadelphia Eagles all-time receiving touchdown leader with 79. He also owns the franchise receiving yards and receptions records, making him one of the most productive offensive players in team history.

Carmichael was a rare matchup problem because of his size, catch radius and consistency. At 6-foot-8, he gave Eagles quarterbacks a target few defensive backs could match physically, especially near the goal line.

His record has lasted across multiple offensive eras. Philadelphia has had explosive receivers, great tight ends and modern red-zone weapons, but Carmichael still owns the touchdown crown.

2. Tommy McDonald — 66 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 1957–1963 with Philadelphia, 66 receiving touchdowns, 287 receptions, 5,499 receiving yards, multiple Pro Bowls and Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver.

Tommy McDonald ranks second in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 66. His scoring production is one of the strongest parts of his franchise résumé.

McDonald was not the biggest receiver, but he played with speed, toughness and elite scoring instincts. His 19.2 yards per catch with Philadelphia shows how dangerous he was whenever the Eagles pushed the ball downfield.

He was also a major part of the Eagles’ 1960 NFL championship team. His mix of explosiveness, touchdowns and championship impact makes him one of the greatest receivers in team history.

3. Pete Pihos — 61 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 1947–1955 with Philadelphia, 61 receiving touchdowns, 373 receptions, 5,619 receiving yards, multiple All-Pro selections and Pro Football Hall of Fame end.

Pete Pihos is tied for third in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 61. His number is even more impressive because of the era he played in.

Pihos played when passing volume was nowhere near modern levels, but he still became one of the NFL’s most reliable and productive pass catchers. He was physical, smart and difficult to cover in scoring areas.

His 61 touchdown catches keep him tied with Mike Quick and ahead of several modern Eagles stars. Pihos remains one of the most important pass catchers in franchise history.

3. Mike Quick — 61 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 1982–1990 with Philadelphia, 61 receiving touchdowns, 363 receptions, 6,464 receiving yards and five Pro Bowls.

Mike Quick is tied with Pete Pihos at 61 receiving touchdowns. At his peak, Quick was one of the best wide receivers in football.

Quick had size, speed and real downfield ability. His 17.8 yards per catch with Philadelphia shows how explosive he was when the ball came his way.

Injuries limited what could have been an even bigger career, but his touchdown total proves how dangerous he was. Quick remains one of the best pure receivers the Eagles have ever had.

5. Pete Retzlaff — 47 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 1956–1966 with Philadelphia, 47 receiving touchdowns, 452 receptions, 7,412 receiving yards, five Pro Bowls and 1965 Bert Bell Award winner.

Pete Retzlaff ranks fifth in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 47. He was one of the franchise’s earliest great pass-catching stars.

Retzlaff played multiple receiving roles, including tight end and flanker, which makes his production stand out even more. He was a reliable target and one of the most important Eagles offensive players of his era.

His receiving yards total ranks near the top of the franchise record book, and his 47 touchdown catches keep him firmly inside the top five on this leaderboard.

6. Bobby Walston — 46 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 1951–1962 with Philadelphia, 46 receiving touchdowns, 311 receptions, 5,363 receiving yards and one NFL championship with Philadelphia.

Bobby Walston ranks sixth in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 46. He was a valuable offensive weapon during the 1950s and early 1960s.

Walston played in a lower-volume passing era, so his touchdown total needs proper context. Scoring 46 receiving touchdowns in that period was a major achievement.

He was also part of the Eagles’ 1960 NFL championship team. Walston’s steady production and championship connection keep him high on this list.

7. Zach Ertz — 38 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 2013–2021 with Philadelphia, 38 receiving touchdowns, 579 receptions, 6,267 receiving yards, three Pro Bowls and one Super Bowl championship.

Zach Ertz ranks seventh in Eagles career receiving touchdowns and is one of the greatest tight ends in franchise history.

Ertz became one of the most trusted targets in Philadelphia’s offense during his prime. He was especially important on third down, over the middle of the field and in high-pressure situations.

His biggest touchdown came in Super Bowl LII, when he scored the go-ahead touchdown against New England. This regular-season leaderboard does not include playoff touchdowns, but that moment is still central to his Eagles legacy.

8. Jeremy Maclin — 36 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 2009–2014 with Philadelphia, 36 receiving touchdowns, 343 receptions and 4,771 receiving yards.

Jeremy Maclin ranks eighth in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 36. He was a polished, productive receiver during the late Andy Reid and early Chip Kelly years.

Maclin brought route running, speed and steady scoring value. He could work underneath, win outside and create explosive plays when the offense pushed the ball downfield.

His 2014 season was the best of his Eagles career, and his 36 touchdown catches keep him ahead of several notable Philadelphia receivers.

9. Dallas Goedert — 35 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 2018–present with Philadelphia, 35 receiving touchdowns, 409 receptions, 4,676 receiving yards and one Super Bowl championship with Philadelphia.

Dallas Goedert is tied for ninth in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 35. He is also the active top-10 name with the clearest chance to keep climbing.

Goedert has been one of the league’s better all-around tight ends because he can block, run after the catch and make tough catches in traffic. His touchdown production jumped in 2025, which pushed him into this top 10.

If Goedert keeps producing in the red zone, he can move past Jeremy Maclin, Zach Ertz, Bobby Walston and Pete Retzlaff over time. Carmichael’s record is far away, but Goedert’s spot in Eagles tight end history is already secure.

9. DeSean Jackson — 35 Receiving TDs

Philadelphia Eagles Stats & Accolades: 2008–2013 and 2019–2020 with Philadelphia, 35 receiving touchdowns, 379 receptions, 6,512 receiving yards and multiple Pro Bowls with Philadelphia.

DeSean Jackson is tied with Dallas Goedert at 35 receiving touchdowns. He is best remembered as one of the most explosive deep threats in Eagles history.

Jackson could change a game with one route. His speed forced defenses to back up, and his ability to score from distance made him one of the most dangerous players of his era.

His receiving touchdown total is lower than some might expect because many of his biggest plays came from long yardage rather than red-zone volume. Still, 35 touchdowns and 6,512 receiving yards give him a strong place in Eagles history.

Biggest Takeaways From the Eagles Receiving TD List

The biggest takeaway is that Harold Carmichael still owns the franchise receiving touchdown record. His 79 touchdown catches keep him clearly ahead of Tommy McDonald and every other Eagles pass catcher.

The second takeaway is how strong the old-school Eagles pass catchers are on this list. McDonald, Pihos, Retzlaff and Walston all rank inside the top six, proving how much receiving talent Philadelphia had before the modern passing era.

The third takeaway is the modern climb behind the top 10. Dallas Goedert is already tied for ninth, while A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are both inside the expanded top 15 through the 2025 season.

Full Ranking Table: Philadelphia Eagles All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders

Note: This table is sorted by regular-season receiving touchdowns with the Eagles only. “Games” means regular-season games played for Philadelphia.

FAQ: Philadelphia Eagles All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders

Who has the most receiving touchdowns in Philadelphia Eagles history?

Harold Carmichael has the most receiving touchdowns in Philadelphia Eagles history with 79 regular-season receiving TDs.

Who is second in Eagles career receiving touchdowns?

Tommy McDonald ranks second in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 66 receiving TDs.

Who is third in Philadelphia Eagles all-time receiving touchdowns?

Pete Pihos and Mike Quick are tied for third with 61 receiving touchdowns each.

Where does Zach Ertz rank in Eagles receiving touchdowns?

Zach Ertz ranks seventh in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 38 receiving TDs.

Where does Dallas Goedert rank in Eagles receiving touchdowns?

Dallas Goedert is tied for ninth in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 35 receiving TDs.

Where does DeSean Jackson rank in Eagles receiving touchdowns?

DeSean Jackson is tied with Dallas Goedert for ninth in Eagles career receiving touchdowns with 35 receiving TDs.

Which Eagles tight end has the most receiving touchdowns?

Zach Ertz has the most receiving touchdowns by an Eagles tight end on this leaderboard with 38 receiving TDs. Dallas Goedert is close behind with 35.

Are playoff receiving touchdowns included in this Eagles ranking?

No. This ranking uses regular-season receiving touchdowns with the Eagles only. Playoff receiving touchdowns are not included.

Conclusion: Harold Carmichael Still Leads the Eagles Receiving TD List

Harold Carmichael remains the Philadelphia Eagles all-time receiving touchdown leader with 79. Tommy McDonald is second with 66, while Pete Pihos and Mike Quick are tied for third with 61 each.

The leaderboard shows how deep Philadelphia’s receiving history is. The old-school stars still dominate the top half, while Zach Ertz, Jeremy Maclin, Dallas Goedert, DeSean Jackson, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith represent more modern Eagles passing eras.

The active name to watch is Dallas Goedert. He is already tied for ninth with DeSean Jackson, and with more red-zone production, he can keep climbing the Eagles receiving touchdown leaderboard.

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