Barton recorded 13 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 37-3 loss versus the Bills.
Barton led his squad in tackles for the second consecutive game in Week 3, keeping him on pace for his second straight 100-tackle season. Fantasy managers should keep him in their lineups in Week 4 as Washington prepares for a run-heavy Philadelphia offense.
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Commanders' Cody Barton: Double-digit tackles in win
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Barton recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 35-33 win over the Broncos.
Barton led the team in takedowns and recovered a fumble for the first time since his rookie campaign in 2019. The linebacker has compiled 15 tackles over his first two contests with Washington after signing with the team in the offseason.
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Commanders' Cody Barton: Battling hip flexor issue
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Barton didn't participate in Friday's practice due to a hip flexor injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Selected No. 88 overall by the Seahawks in the 2019 Draft, Barton inked a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Washington earlier in the offseason. He's missed just one game in his pro career and played a career-high 895 defensive snaps for Seattle last season while also being a fixture on special teams.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Mediocre outing in win
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Barton recorded six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Jets.
Barton had gone six consecutive games with at least seven stops made prior to Sunday, but he ultimately failed to reach that mark again in Week 17 versus New York. With the NFL's No. 3 leading tackler in Jordyn Brooks having suffered a season-ending torn ACL this past weekend, Barton figures to absorb a larger role in Week 18 against the Rams, and if applicable, the postseason.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Productive outing in loss
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Barton recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and one interception during Sunday's 21-16 loss to Tampa Bay.
Barton notched his most tackles in a game since Week 5 and picked off his first pass of the season, which set up a fourth-quarter touchdown for Seattle's offense. Across 10 appearances, the fourth-year linebacker has totaled 71 tackles, three pass defenses, two sacks and one interception.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Limited Thursday
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Barton (shoulder/hip) was listed as a limited participant on the Seahawks' practice report Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Barton returned to practice after sitting out with shoulder and hip injuries during Seattle's sessions Wednesday, though the exact nature and severity of these issues are still unclear. The starting inside linebacker recorded 11 tackles while playing 96 percent of the Seahawks' defensive snaps in Week 2, and his ability to participate Thursday is a positive sign for his health heading into this Sunday's game against Atlanta.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Does not practice Wednesday
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Barton (shoulder/hip) was listed as a non-participant on the Seahawks' injury report Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Barton is dealing with unspecified shoulder and hip issues following his 11-tackle performance in Week 2. The 25-year-old has stepped up as Seattle's starting inside linebacker following the departure of Bobby Wagner this offseason, and he has already recorded 21 tackles and two sacks over the team's first two games of the 2021 campaign. With Barton's injury status now up in the air, Nick Bellore and Tanner Muse could both stand to see increased usage as Seattle's only other healthy inside linebackers heading into Sunday's game against Atlanta.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Another double-digit tackle outing
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Barton notched 11 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 27-7 loss to the 49ers.
Barton moved into a starting role in the absence of Bobby Wagner and has recorded 21 tackles and a sack through his first two games. The 2019 third-round pick is playing nearly every defensive snap and has already proven to be a high-volume tackler, so he should be rostered in basically every IDP league.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Running with first team
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Barton has been working with the first-team defense during training camp, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Barton is the next man up after the Seahawks cut Bobby Wagner and didn't sign or draft a viable replacement during the offseason. Last year, Barton started two games and posted 18 tackles (12 solo) and a pass breakup. It wouldn't be surprising if the team brings in some competition for Barton, but as long as he's in a starting role, he should have secure IDP upside.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Will be available Sunday
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Barton (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
Barton was limited at practices throughout this past week, but he will return from his one-game absence Sunday. On the season, the 25-year-old linebacker has played 46 defensive snaps and recorded 16 tackles.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Inactive against Green Bay
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Barton (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Barton had appeared in each of the first eight games of the season but was unable to practice this week. Jordyn Brooks should see plenty of work at linebacker Sunday.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Limited in Thursday's practice
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Barton (quadriceps) was limited in Thursday's practice, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Barton had been unable to participate in practice since last Wednesday, and he didn't take part in many activities during his return to the field Thursday. Whether he'll be available for Saturday's preseason opener against the Raiders remains to be seen.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Star special-teams performer
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Barton posted 35 tackles and two forced fumbles over 16 games during the 2020 season.
Barton made two starts at linebacker this year, and he was successful in those games, including a 14-tackle effort in Week 5 against Minnesota. However, he was most noticeable on special teams, where he racked up 17 tackles, leading the team and ranking second in the league. The 2019 third-round pick could take on a larger role in 2021 if K.J. Wright walks in free agency, but he should continue to have an impact in a special-teams role regardless.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Makes four starts as rookie
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Barton registered eight tackles, a sack and two pass breakups over two playoff games and recorded 23 tackles and a pass breakup over 16 regular-season games.
The rookie third-round pick out of Utah jumped ahead of Shaquem Griffin on the depth chart and linebacker and made four starts -- including in both postseason contests -- while Mychal Kendricks battled hamstring and knee injuries. Kendricks likely won't be back for the 2020 season due to a torn ACL on top of pending legal issues, so Barton could retain a full-time starting role heading into training camp. If the Seahawks bring in another outside linebacker or edge rusher, however, Barton's path to relevance in IDP leagues will be more uncertain.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Full go Thursday
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Barton (thigh) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Barton is back on track to play Sunday against the Cardinals after being limited Wednesday with a thigh injury. With Mychal Kendricks (hamstring) trending down for Week 16, Barton could be in line for another start at strong-side linebacker.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: No lingering injury
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Barton (knee/ankle) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Barton was banged up after making his first career start in place of Mychal Kendricks (hamstring) in Week 14's loss to the Rams. However, the rookie third-round pick had an MRI that cleared him moving forward. If Kendricks misses another game, Barton's in line for another start against the Panthers on Sunday.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: On track for start
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With fellow linebacker Mychal Kendricks (hamstring) doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams, Barton is in line to start at outside linebacker, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Kendricks continues to deal with the hamstring issue that flared up last week and he failed to suit up in practice this week in any fashion. Barton has been used sparingly this season, however, seeing just 18 defensive snaps and logging six tackles. Even if Barton is thrust into the starting lineup, the Seahawks could elect to play more nickel coverage, leaving Barton out of the lineup in that instance.
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Seahawks' Cody Barton: Impressing in camp
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Barton has impressed Seattle's coaching staff, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Barton has reportedly stood out since reporting to Seahawks' facilities in May. The rookie third-round pick kept up his momentum during Thursday's preseason game against the Broncos, recording five tackles across 23 defensive snaps. He's doing his part to carve out a rotational role in Seattle's defense.
