Barton signed with the Broncos on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Barton recorded 121 tackles (67 solo) and one interception in 13 games during the 2023 season.
Barton recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) and one interception in Sunday's loss to the Jets.
Barton recorded 11 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 45-15 loss versus the Dolphins.
The Commanders expect to activate Barton (ankle) off injured reserve Wednesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
The Commanders designated Barton (ankle) to return from injured reserve Monday.
The Commanders placed Barton (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Barton (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Barton (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Barton is believed to have sustained a high ankle sprain during Sunday's game at the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.