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Jahdae Barron gifts game ball to sister after pick-six in preseason opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:09 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Jahdae Barron gifts game ball to sister after pick-six in preseason opener

Summary

Jahdae Barron recorded a pick-six during the Denver Broncos’ 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener on August 15, 2026. Barron intercepted a pass thrown by Cooper Rush, which had been tipped by teammate Karene Reid, and returned it 98 yards for a touchdown. He plans to gift the ball from this touchdown to his sister, expressing how significant his family is to him. Barron highlighted the tight-knit community within the team and their camaraderie during training camp.

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•Barron returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown.
•The Broncos won 27-7 against the Falcons.
•He plans to give the game ball to his sister.
•Barron emphasized the team's camaraderie during camp.
•He cited family as a key motivation in his career.

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1:09 PMYahoo Sports — Why Jahdae Barron is gifting his big game ball to his sister

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Jahdae Barron made a big play when, with 1 minute 40 seconds left in the second quarter, he caught the football from Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush as it flew toward wide receiver Chris Blair.
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