ATLANTA -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan became the 10th quarterback in NFL history to reach 50,000 career passing yards during Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers
Ryan, who entered the game needing 34 yards to hit the milestone, reached 50,000 following a 14-yard pass to Russell Gage in the first quarter. The accomplishment occurred in Ryan's 186th career game.
Former Miami Dolphins star Dan Marino was the first quarterback to 50,000 career yards in November of 1996. The other players to achieve the accomplishment are Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Philip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, and John Elway.