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Jahdae Barron shines in Broncos' preseason game against Falcons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:55 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Jahdae Barron shines in Broncos' preseason game against Falcons

Summary

Jahdae Barron had a standout performance for the Denver Broncos in their preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons on August 15, 2026. Barron returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown, contributing to the Broncos' 27-7 victory. His success comes in his second year after a challenging rookie season. Barron’s speed was notable, as he reached 21.15 MPH during the return, placing him among the fastest cornerbacks last season. He expressed gratitude for his teammates and mentioned plans to gift the scored football to his sister. Broncos head coach Sean Payton praised Barron’s impactful play, reflecting the improvement expected in training camp.

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•Jahdae Barron scored on a 97-yard pick-six against Atlanta.
•Broncos won the preseason game 27-7.
•Barron clocked 21.15 MPH on his interception return.
•He plans to give the scored ball to his sister.
•Head coach Sean Payton views Barron's play as encouraging.

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Denver Broncos cornerback and former first-round pick Jahdae Barron drew attention following his big game against the Atlanta Falcons. The post Broncos Former First-Round Pick Makes Fitting Decision After Big Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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