Tom Brady becomes fourth quarterback in NFL history to throw 400 touchdown passes

  • New England Patriot throws one-yard pass to receiver Danny Amendola
  • Score against the Jacksonville Jaguars puts Brady in elite club of QBs
  • Only Peyton Manning, Brett Favre and Dan Marino have more touchdowns 
  • Brady is second quickest to reach the milestone, behind Manning
  • First touchdown pass was to Terry Glenn in week five of 2001 season 

By Associated Press and Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 14:22 EST, 27 September 2015 | Updated: 07:49 EST, 28 September 2015

New England quarterback Tom Brady threw his 400th career touchdown pass Sunday, hitting Danny Amendola on a one-yard pass just before halftime of the Patriots game against Jacksonville.

Brady joins Peyton Manning (533 entering Sunday), Brett Favre (508) and Dan Marino (420) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to reach the milestone.

The longtime Patriot reached the milestone in 212 games faster than anyone but Manning, who needed three fewer games to accomplish the feat.

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (left) has become the fourth NFL player to throw for 400 touchdowns. Above, Brady throws the pass near the Jacksonville Jaguars' goal line. 

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (left) has become the fourth NFL player to throw for 400 touchdowns. Above, Brady throws the pass near the Jacksonville Jaguars' goal line. 

Brady's milestone was caught by receiver Danny Amendola at New England's stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts during the second quarter
The touchdown was later followed by a third quarter strike to Keshawn Martin. Above, Amnedola scores the 400th

Brady's milestone was caught by receiver Danny Amendola at New England's stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts during the second quarter

The quarterback, who could have seen the milestone delayed if a recent suspension had been upheld, was nonchalant about the accomplishment earlier this week. Above, Brady in the first quarter, before the score

The quarterback, who could have seen the milestone delayed if a recent suspension had been upheld, was nonchalant about the accomplishment earlier this week. Above, Brady in the first quarter, before the score

Marino threw his 400th pass in his 227th game and Favre in his 228th.

New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, who is out this week with a rotator cuff injury, remains at 398 touchdown passes.

The next active quarterback on the list is the Giants' Eli Manning with 263.

Brady later added another touchdown to his tally in the third quarter on a 13-yard toss to Keshawn Martin.

The future Hall of Famer was nonchalant about his likely milestone earlier this week. 

'I've played with so many great players, and I think anything that's ever been achieved by me as an individual is just a reflection of what our team has been about,' he said Wednesday, according to ESPN.  

'MOST NFL TOUCHDOWN PASSES BY A QUARTERBACK ALL-TIME 

1. Peyton Manning 533*

2. Brett Favre 508

3. Dan Marino 420

4. Tom Brady 401*

5. Drew Brees 398*

6. Fran Tarkenton 342

7. John Elway 300

8. Warren Moon 291

9. Johnny Unitas 290

10. Vinny Testaverde 275

 *Denotes player who is still active

The post-touchdown celebration gained a little extra energy with players knowing that it marked a milestone for the Super Bowl champion

The post-touchdown celebration gained a little extra energy with players knowing that it marked a milestone for the Super Bowl champion

Brady has scored all of his touchdowns with the same team after taking over as quarterback for the Patriots following the injury to Drew Bledsoe in 2001

Brady has scored all of his touchdowns with the same team after taking over as quarterback for the Patriots following the injury to Drew Bledsoe in 2001

Brady's first touchdown came to Terry Glenn during week 5 of the 2001 season after replacing the injured Drew Bledsoe for the Patriots in week two.

That season would eventually see the team win the Super Bowl over the St Louis Rams, cementing Brady into his current role.

Though largely expected to reach the 400th touchdown threshold this season, Brady's attainment of the number could have been delayed by the courtroom drama that dominated the off season.

Brady became eligible to play in the first four games of the season after his suspension for alleged involvement in tampering with footballs during last year's playoffs was vacated by a federal judge. 

Peyton Manning, pictured September 17
Brett Favre, pictured in 2010
Dan Marino, pictured in 1999

Peyton Manning (left, 533 entering Sunday), Brett Favre (center, 508) and Dan Marino (right, 420) are the elite company that the Patriots quarterback joined by reaching the mark

Brady reached 400 touchdowns more quickly than anyone but rival Peyton Manning, who did it in three fewer games. Above, a fan shows off his support for the quarterback

Brady reached 400 touchdowns more quickly than anyone but rival Peyton Manning, who did it in three fewer games. Above, a fan shows off his support for the quarterback

 

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