NFL All-Time Receiving Yards Leaders

NFL All-Time Receiving Yards Leaders

Updated Mar. 25, 2025 6:47 a.m. ET
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Which players have collected the most receiving yards in NFL history? You'll find that list here.

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Most Receiving Yards in NFL History

Table only includes stats from after the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.

Leaderboard excludes records set prior to the AFL-NFL merger.
Rank Player Years Active Career Rec. YDS
1 Jerry Rice 1985-2004 22,895
2 Larry Fitzgerald 2004-2020 17,492
3 Terrell Owens 1996-2010 15,934
4 Randy Moss 1998-2012 15,292
5 Isaac Bruce 1994-2009 15,208
6 Tony Gonzalez 1997-2013 15,127
7 Tim Brown 1988-2004 14,934
8 Steve Smith 2001-2016 14,731
9 Marvin Harrison 1996-2008 14,580
10 Reggie Wayne 2001-2014 14,345
11 Andre Johnson 2003-2016 14,185
12 James Lofton 1978-1993 14,004
13 Cris Carter 1987-2002 13,899
14 Anquan Boldin 2003-2016 13,779
15 Henry Ellard 1983-1998 13,777
16 Julio Jones 2011-2023 13,703
17 Torry Holt 1999-2009 13,382
18 Andre Reed 1985-2000 13,198
19 Steve Largent 1976-1989 13,089
20 Jason Witten 2003-2020 13,046
21 DeAndre Hopkins 2013-2024 12,965
22 Irving Fryar 1984-2000 12,785
23 Art Monk 1980-1995 12,721
24 Mike Evans 2014-2024 12,684
25 Brandon Marshall 2006-2018 12,351

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Is Aaron Rodgers a good fit for the Steelers? | The Herd

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers had a “good visit” and it’s reported to be a “safe bet” that Rodgers and the Steelers agree on a deal. Colin Cowherd discusses the ongoing saga and if Rodgers is a good fit in Pittsburgh.
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