NEW ORLEANS – Former Utah linebacker Cody Barton played the best game of his six-year career against the Saints in Week 7 on Thursday Night Football.

In addition to his first sack and interception of the season, Barton ran for his first career touchdown.

Former @Utah_Football LB Cody Barton with the first touchdown of his career! 🙌#LocalsInTheNFL #BroncosCountry #GoUtes #NFL @kslsports

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– Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 18, 2024

Barton finished the game with eight total tackles (six solo), one sack, one pass breakup, one QB hit and one pick-six.

The sack, pass breakup and interception were all firsts in a Broncos jersey for the former Ute.

Barton's last interception came in December 2023 while playing for the Washington Commanders.

Duck, duck, goose!#EasyToCelebrate X @budlight pic.twitter.com/hskshqrC9f

– Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 18, 2024

Behind great performances from Barton on defense and Javonte Williams on offense, Denver defeated the injury-plagued Saints 33-10.

The Broncos return home to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 27th.

About Cody Barton

Before his college and professional career, Barton was a standout player for the Brighton High School Bengals.

After his prep career, the linebacker played at the University of Utah from 2015 to 2018. 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.

After his time in Utah, Barton was selected No. 88 overall by the Seahawks in 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 signing with the Denver Broncos in March 2024.

Cody Barton gives us the lead beyond midfield

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– Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 24, 2023

During his five seasons in the league, the former Ute totaled 352 tackles, 207 solo tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, three interceptions and nine pass breakups. He has appeared in 78 NFL games.

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