NEW ORLEANS – Former Utah linebacker Cody Barton had the best game of his six-year career against the Saints in Week 7 on Thursday Night Football.
In addition to his first sack of the season and forced fumble, Barton scored his first career touchdown.
Former @Utah_Football LB Cody Barton scores his first career touchdown! 🙌 #LocalsInTheNFL #Broncos Country #GoUtes #NFL @kslsports
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— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 18, 2024
Barton totaled eight tackles (six solo), one sack, one pass breakup, one QB hit, and a scoop and score.
The sack and pass breakup were the former Utes’ firsts in a Broncos jersey.
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 18, 2024
Thanks to great performances from defenseman Barton and offense Javonte Williams, Denver defeated the injury-plagued Saints 33-10.
The Broncos return home on Sunday, October 27th to take on the Carolina Panthers.
About Cody Burton
Prior to his college and professional careers, Barton was a standout player for the Bengals at Brighton High School.
Following his prep career, the linebacker played at the University of Utah from 2015 to 2018. During his time with the Utes, Burton totaled 234 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.
Following his performance at Utah, Barton was selected by the Seahawks with the 88th overall pick in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Last season, Barton had 136 total tackles, 84 solo tackles, two sacks, two interceptions and six pass breakups.
Barton signed with the Commanders in March 2023 and signed with the Denver Broncos in March 2024.
Cody Burton will start from midfield onwards.
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— Commander Washington (@Commanders) December 24, 2023
The former Ute had 352 total tackles, 207 solo tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, three interceptions and nine pass breakups during his five seasons in the league. He played in 78 NFL games.
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