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Drew Brees Passes Dan Marino for 3rd-Most Passing Yards in NFL History

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has set another career benchmark on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, passing Dan Marino for third on the all-time passing yards list against the New York Giants.

The Saints acknowledged Brees' achievement during Sunday's game:

With that completion, @DrewBrees passes Dan Marino for third most passing yards in @NFL history! #Saints50 pic.twitter.com/8xlIPct2zR

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 18, 2016

Brees started the 2016 season with 60,903 passing yards, just 458 behind Marino on the career list.