20-05-2025
Top 20 passing yards leaders in New Orleans Saints franchise history
When we think of the most prolific passers in the history of the New Orleans Saints franchise, there's one name that stands above all, who's sitting comfortably at the top. While another created a family legacy, fathering two Super Bowl-winning sons while under center in the black and gold. But who are the other passing yards leaders in Saints franchise history? Surprisingly, a couple of players that co-existed on this team as "bridge" quarterbacks the past few seasons made the list in Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton. While their replacement Derek Carr cemented himself into the top-10 during his tenure with the team. Oh and Taysom Hill of course, continuing to rise up the rankings.
Longtime signal callers Aaron Brooks and Bobby Hebert also gained some respect as viable starters at the position, but outside of some of the players we've referenced there hasn't been much stability in this organization at quarterback. This year they will have another opportunity to potentially find that after what's been a revolving door since the retirement of Drew Brees.
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For the sake of intrigue for Saints fans though, we've updated the list of the franchise's top-20 passing yardage leaders going into the 2025 season:
20. Billy Joe Hobert (1997-1999): 2,031 yards
28 Nov 1999: Billy Joe Hobert #12 of the New Orleans Saints scrambles with the ball during a game against the St. Louis Rams at the Trans World Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams defeated the Saints 43-12. Mandatory Credit: Elsa Hasch /Allsport
19. John Fourcade (1987-1990): 2,312 yards
Oct 7, 1990; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback John Fourcade (11) in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
18. Jameis Winston (2020-2023): 2,367 yards
Oct 10, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a touchdown pass to Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris (not pictured) against the Washington Football Team during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Tied-16. Taysom Hill (2017-2024): 2,369 yards
Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
Tied-16. Richard Todd (1984-1985): 2,369 yards
Dec 2, 1984; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Richard Todd (11) and Chris Ward (72) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
15. Wade Wilson (1993-1994): 2,629 yards
Sep 12, 1993; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Wade Wilson (18) throws the ball against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tim Green (99) at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK
14. Edd Hargett (1969-1972): 2,727 yards
Oct 11, 1970; St. Louis, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Edd Hargett (14) at the line of scrimmage against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
13. Bobby Scott (1973-1981: 2,781 yards
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 29: New Orleans Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert is sacked by Miami Dolphin's Bryan Cox 29 November 1992 in the Superdome, New Orleans. (Photo credit should read THOM SCOTT/AFP via Getty Images)
12. Andy Dalton (2022): 2,871 yards
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 18: Andy Dalton #14 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass during the second half in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on December 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by)
11. Billy Joe Tolliver (1998-1999): 3,343 yards
Oct 24, 1999; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver (11) in action against New York Giants defensive back Phillippi Sparks (22) at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
10. Ken Stabler (1982-1984): 3,670 yards
CANTON, OH - 1983: Quarterback Ken Stabler #16 of the New Orleans Saints drops back to pass during the NFL Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio in 1983. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/ Getty Images)
9. Steve Walsh (1990-1993): 3,879 yards
3 NOV 1991: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS QUARTERBACK STEVE WALSH DROPS BACK TO PASS DURING THE SAINTS 24-17 WIN OVER THE LOS ANGELES RAMS AT ANAHEIM STADIUM IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA.
8. Derek Carr (2023-2024): 6,023 yards
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
7. Dave Wilson (1981-1988): 6,987 yards
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Dave Wilson #18 of the New Orleans Saints looks to throw as defensive back Jeff Fuller #49 of the San Francisco 49ers closes in for a hit during the game at Candlestick Park on September 29, 1985 in San Francisco, California. The Saints won 20-17. (Photo by)
6. Billy Kilmer (1967-1970): 7,490 yards
Nov 2, 1969; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Billy Kilmer (17) looks to throw against the St. Louis Cardinals at Tulane Stadium. Mandatory Credit Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
5. Jim Everett (1994-1996): 10,622 yards
SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Jim Everett #17 of the New Orleans Saints points during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on October 29, 1995 in San Francisco, California. The Saints won 11-7. (Photo by)
4. Bobby Hebert (1985-1992) 14,630 yards
6 Sep 1992: Quarterback Bobby Hebert of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass the ball during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won the game, 15-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hixon /Allspor
3. Aaron Brooks (2000-2005): 19,156 yards
ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 23: Aaron Brooks #2 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 23, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Saints 28-17. (Photo by)
2. Archie Manning (1971-1982): 21,734 yards
Sep 22, 1974; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning (18) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum. The Rams defeated the Saints 24-0. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
1. Drew Brees (2006-2020): 68,010 yards
Oct 28, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) waits to take the field in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Ranking the top 20 passing yards leaders in Saints franchise history
