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27-05-2025
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Broncos inducting former star wide receiver Demaryius Thomas into their Ring of Fame
Demaryius Thomas is officially headed to the Denver Broncos' Ring of Fame. The former Broncos wide receiver was elected to the team's Hall of Fame on Tuesday in what was his first year of eligibility. Thomas is now the 13th first-ballot selection and the 38th member of the Broncos' Ring of Fame. Thomas, who died in 2021, will be inducted Oct. 17 when the Broncos host the New York Giants. "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. "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." The ultimate Thomas has been selected to the #BroncosROF!#LLDT 🧡 — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 27, 2025 Thomas played in the league from 2010-19, and he spent nearly all of his career with the Broncos. They selected him with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2010 draft out of Georgia Tech. Thomas shined throughout his career with the Broncos, and he helped lead the team during their Super Bowl run in the 2015 season alongside quarterback Peyton Manning. Thomas had 1,304 yards and six touchdowns that season. He's also perhaps best known for a wild 80-yard touchdown grab thrown by Tim Tebow in the first play of overtime to lift the Broncos to a playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011. Demaryius Thomas made the new Mile High roar louder than anyone ever took hit after hit and played through pain. He never quit. Even when he was struggling, he found ways to help his — Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) December 10, 2021 Thomas finished his career with 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns on 724 receptions. His 9,055 receiving yards trail only Rod Smith in Broncos history, too. Thomas died in 2021 when he was just 33. His death was due to complications related to a seizure disorder. He was also posthumously diagnosed with Stage 2 CTE. Thomas started dealing with seizures after a car crash in 2019, when he rolled his car several times and slammed his head onto the windshield. The seizures that followed effectively ended his NFL career. While there have been plenty of tributes to Thomas in the years since his death — former Broncos great DeMarcus Ware even sang the national anthem at the Hall of Fame Game in 2023 in a nod to his former teammate — the Broncos' move to add him into their Ring of Fame will now ensure his memory remains with the franchise forever. 'For Demaryius and our family, this is a dream come true. ... I know D.T. is smiling in heaven with this exciting news." 🧡D.T.'s mom Katina Smith on his #BroncosROF election: — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 27, 2025 "For Demaryius and our family, this is a dream come true," Thomas' mother, Katina Smith, said in a statement. "Like I told Mr. Greg Penner, one of the things D.T. always said was he didn't want to be forgotten when he was finished with the game. It wasn't just about football for him but how he wanted to be remembered as a person. "This will make Demaryius' dream come true to be part of the prestigious Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. It's definitely going to be emotional and I am honored to represent him. I know D.T. is smiling in heaven with this exciting news that came out today."
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27-05-2025
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Demaryius Thomas elected to Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
In 2024, the Denver Broncos made the playoffs behind one of the best defenses in the league powered by Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II. Standout play from that side of the ball and in-season improvement from rookie quarterback Bo Nix resulted in a 10-7 season and a playoff berth for the first time since the Broncos won Super Bowl 50 to cap the 2015 NFL season. That championship win was earned through another top defense and a solid offense with one Pro Bowl player: wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. Thomas was the Broncos' leading receiver for six seasons and earned five Pro Bowl honors with Denver. Now, the team will honor him as the newest member of the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. The ultimate Thomas has been selected to the #BroncosROF!#LLDT 🧡 — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 27, 2025 This was Thomas' first year of eligibility to be elected to the Ring of Fame. "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," Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner said in a statement. "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." Thomas died on Dec. 9, 2021, two years after playing his last game in NFL during the 2019 season. "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," Penner and Walton Penner said. The Broncos drafted Thomas in the first round, No. 22 overall, in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was the first wide receiver selected in the class and spent the first nine years of his career with the Broncos. His production jumped when the Broncos signed quarterback Peyton Manning ahead of the 2012 NFL season. Thomas had five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and made the Pro Bowl each year from 2012 to 2016. Denver traded Thomas to the Houston Texans during the 2018 season for a pair of draft picks in 2019. He suffered an Achilles injury late in the year and missed the final game of the season. Thomas signed with the New England Patriots in 2019 but was traded to the New York Jets before playing a game for New England. He played in 11 games for the Jets in his final NFL season. Thomas officially announced his retirement in June 2021. "... One of the things D.T. always said was he didn't want to be forgotten when he was finished with the game," Thomas' mother, Katina Smith, said in a statement. "It wasn't just about football for him but how he wanted to be remembered as a person. This will make Demaryius' dream come true to be part of the prestigious Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. "It's definitely going to be emotional and I am honored to represent him. I know D.T. is smiling in heaven with this exciting news that came out today." 'For Demaryius and our family, this is a dream come true. ... I know D.T. is smiling in heaven with this exciting news." 🧡D.T.'s mom Katina Smith on his #BroncosROF election: — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 27, 2025 He remains one of the most prolific wide receivers in Broncos history. Thomas is second in career receiving yards (9,055) and touchdowns (60). He holds the franchise single-season and single-game records for yards with 1,619 and 226, respectively. One of his more memorable moments with the Broncos was a walk-off touchdown in the 2011 wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. His catch-and-run sealed a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Broncos Ring of Famer Demaryius Thomas taking it to the house in one of the most iconic plays in franchise history. — Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) May 27, 2025 Thomas will be honored during the Broncos' annual alumni weekend. The Super Bowl 50 title-winning team will be honored during a Week 7 home game against the New York Giants. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Demaryius Thomas elected to Broncos Ring of Fame
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27-05-2025
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Broncos inducting former star wide receiver Demaryius Thomas into their Ring of Fame
Demaryius Thomas is officially headed to the Denver Broncos' Ring of Fame. The former Broncos wide receiver was elected to the team's Hall of Fame on Tuesday in what was his first year of eligibility. Thomas is now the 13th first-ballot selection and the 38th member of the Broncos' Ring of Fame. Thomas, who died in 2021, will be inducted Oct. 17 when the Broncos host the New York Giants. "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. "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." The ultimate Thomas has been selected to the #BroncosROF!#LLDT 🧡 — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 27, 2025 Thomas played in the league from 2010-19, and he spent nearly all of his career with the Broncos. They selected him with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2010 draft out of Georgia Tech. Thomas shined throughout his career with the Broncos, and he helped lead the team during their Super Bowl run in the 2015 season alongside quarterback Peyton Manning. Thomas had 1,304 yards and six touchdowns that season. He's also perhaps best known for a wild 80-yard touchdown grab thrown by Tim Tebow in the first play of overtime to lift the Broncos to a playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011. Demaryius Thomas made the new Mile High roar louder than anyone ever took hit after hit and played through pain. He never quit. Even when he was struggling, he found ways to help his — Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) December 10, 2021 Thomas finished his career with 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns on 724 receptions. His 9,055 receiving yards trail only Rod Smith in Broncos history, too. Thomas died in 2021 when he was just 33. His death was due to complications related to a seizure disorder. He was also posthumously diagnosed with Stage 2 CTE. Thomas started dealing with seizures after a car crash in 2019, when he rolled his car several times and slammed his head onto the windshield. The seizures that followed effectively ended his NFL career. While there have been plenty of tributes to Thomas in the years since his death — former Broncos great DeMarcus Ware even sang the national anthem at the Hall of Fame Game in 2023 in a nod to his former teammate — the Broncos' move to add him into their Ring of Fame will now ensure his memory remains with the franchise forever.
