Broncos LB Cody Barton Runs In First Career Touchdown Off Forced Fumble
Oct 17, 2024, 9:17 PM | Updated: 10:00 pm
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 08: Alex Singleton #49 and Cody Barton #55 of the Denver Broncos celebrate after a safety during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 08, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images)
(Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS – Former Utah linebacker Cody Barton played the best game of his six-year career against the Saints on Thursday Night Football in week seven.
On top of his first sack and forced fumble of the season, Barton ran in his first career touchdown.
Former @Utah_Football LB Cody Barton with the first touchdown of his career! 🙌#LocalsInTheNFL #BroncosCountry #GoUtes #NFL @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 18, 2024
Barton finished with eight total tackles (six solo), one sack, one pass breakup, one QB hit, and the scoop-and-score.
The sack and pass breakup were firsts in a Broncos jersey for the former Ute.
Duck, duck, goose!#EasyToCelebrate x @budlight pic.twitter.com/hskshqrC9f
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 18, 2024
Behind big performances from Barton on defense and Javonte Williams on offense, Denver blew out the injury-plagued Saints, 33-10.
The Broncos will return home to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 27.
About Cody Barton
Prior to his college and professional careers, Barton was a standout player for the Bengals of Brighton High School.
After his prep career, the linebacker played at the University of Utah from 2015-18. During his time with the Utes, Barton recorded 234 total tackles, 131 solo tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one interception, 11 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries in 47 games played.
Following his time at Utah, Barton was selected by the Seahawks with the No. 88 overall pick during the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Last season, Barton recorded 136 total tackles, 84 solo tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, and six pass breakups.
Barton signed with the Commanders in March 2023 before inking a deal with the Denver Broncos in March 2024.
Cody Barton sets us up past midfield
📺 #WASvsNYJ: CBS pic.twitter.com/8IV8wMkOlM
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 24, 2023
During his five seasons in the league, the former Ute has posted 352 total tackles, 207 solo tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, three interceptions, and nine pass breakups. He’s played in 78 NFL games.
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