Vinny Testaverde Passing Yards Record

Lore & Background

Testaverde was selected first overall by the Buccaneers in the 1987 NFL draft. He led the league in interceptions multiple times, including 35 in his second season. He achieved his greatest success with the New York Jets, going 12–1 as a starter in 1998 and making the Pro Bowl. He holds NFL records for most losses as a starting quarterback (123) and lowest winning percentage among quarterbacks with at least 70 wins (42.3%).

In Their Own Story

The lights of Tampa Stadium hummed over a humid night in 1990. Vinny stepped into the pocket, scanning the field for an open receiver amidst the defensive pressure. With the crowd roaring, he launched a deep ball down the sideline, adding another yard to his growing legacy. It was just one play in a long season, but it contributed to the numbers that would define him as a Bucs legend for generations.

Reader's Guide

Testaverde finished his career 6th in passing yardage, 7th in touchdown passes, and 6th in completions. He started five postseason games with a 2–3 record. His 35 interceptions in 1988 are the second-most in a single season in NFL history.

Did You Know?

• Testaverde won the Heisman Trophy in 1986 while playing for the Miami Hurricanes.
• He threw five interceptions in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl loss to Penn State.
• He scored the first touchdown in Baltimore Ravens history on a nine-yard run.
• Testaverde was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013.