Cody Likeke Barton (born November 13, 1996) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was selected by the

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in the third round of the

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. He has also played in the NFL for the

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and

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Barton was drafted by the

in the third round (88th overall) of the

. He made his professional debut in Week 3 of the 2019 season and recorded his first takeaway in the same game after recovering a muffed punt from

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returner

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. He spent the majority of his rookie season on Seattle's

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units and led the team in special teams

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. He became a starting linebacker in the 2020 season.

Washington Commanders

Barton signed a one-year contract with the

on March 16, 2023. He suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 7 and was placed on

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on October 28, 2023. On November 22, the Commanders reactivated Barton.

Denver Broncos

On March 18, 2024, Barton signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the

. In a Week 7 victory over the

on October 17, 2024, Barton scored his first career touchdown on a 52-yard fumble return. Barton also recorded eight tackles, a pass deflection, and a strip sack. This led to him being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Tennessee Titans

On March 13, 2025, Barton signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

Personal life

Barton's older brother,

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, was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

as an offensive tackle, and currently plays for the

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. They played in the same class at Utah after Jackson

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. His younger brother, Lander, is also a linebacker and currently plays college football for Utah. His sister, Dani, is a member of the

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References

External links

Tennessee Titans bio

Utah Utes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Barton, Cody 1996 births Living people American football linebackers Players of American football from Salt Lake City Utah Utes football players Seattle Seahawks players Washington Commanders players Denver Broncos players Tennessee Titans players