Chargers signed Utah LB Lander Barton.

26 April 2026

Barton (6'5"/233) was named the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and made the Freshman All-American squad with Utah in 2022. He received no accolades over the past three seasons. He had a career year in 2024, totaling 72 tackles, five TFLs, two sacks, one forced fumble, four passes defended and two interceptions. He primarily played linebacker in 2025, but chipped in as a tight end as well, logging 120 offensive snaps in his final college season. He caught 6-of-7 passes for 44 yards and one touchdown. Titans LB Cody Barton and former Browns OT Jackson Barton are his older brothers.