Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)AP
Demaryius Thomas will soon be forever enshrined among the Denver Broncos greats.
The Broncos announced the late wide receiver was elected to the team’s Ring of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Thomas spent nine of his 10 years in Denver.
“Demaryius Thomas’ election to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame — in his first year of eligibility — is a testament to the indelible mark he left on our organization and community,” owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner said in a statement released by the team. “One of the most beloved players and greatest wide receivers in franchise history, Demaryius inspired our fans with breathtaking athleticism, record-setting performances and a joyful, infectious spirit. While we wish ‘D.T.’ was with us to celebrate this special moment, we look forward to honoring Demaryius alongside his Super Bowl 50 teammates during an unforgettable Alumni Weekend.”
Thomas died at the age of 33 in 2021 due to complications from a seizure. He was diagnosed posthumously with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in 2022.
The five-time Pro Bowler had a brief stint with the New England Patriots. After signing with the team before training camp in 2019, Thomas shined in New England’s final preseason game. But he was traded to the New York Jets for a sixth-round pick.
Thomas, a Super Bowl 50 champion, had five seasons of at least 1,000 rushing yards.
