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Washington Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Von Miller hopes to continue his NFL career but doubts that'll be with his beloved Broncos in 2025
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Von Miller has conflicted feelings about the Denver Broncos honoring their Super Bowl 50 team during alumni weekend in October. That Week 7 game with the New York Giants is when the late Demaryius Thomas will be inducted into the team's ring of fame during halftime ceremonies.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Von Miller hopes to continue his NFL career but doubts that'll be with his beloved Broncos in 2025
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller has conflicted feelings about the Denver Broncos honoring their Super Bowl 50 team during alumni weekend in October. That Week 7 game with the New York Giants is when the late Demaryius Thomas will be inducted into the team's ring of fame during halftime ceremonies. 'I would love to be there,' Miller said Wednesday during an event for his charity, Von's Vision, 'but I hope to not be there.' That's because the NFL's active sacks leader and 36-year-old free agent aims to be playing a 15th season in the NFL. 'I hope to not be there — unless I'm playing for the Giants or the Broncos,' said Miller, who was released by the Buffalo Bills in March to free up salary cap space. Although Miller has often talked about a reunion with Denver, where he starred from 2011-21, accumulating a team record 110 1/2 sacks, he doesn't think re-signing with the Broncos is realistic — at least not in 2025. Asked if the Broncos had reached out to him or his agent, Miller said, 'I haven't heard anything. But I mean, if you look at it this year, it really doesn't — it really doesn't make sense. They got two really, really good rushers that are best in the league (in) Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto, they are incredible rushers. 'And the guys underneath them, they come in, they produce sacks too, and they play special teams. I'm not playing special teams,' Miller added. 'So they kind of — that decision kind of makes itself. I think at 36 years old, I can say that I probably won't be doing that, But, yeah, just this year, probably not. But, you know, the year after that, next year, we'll see what happens.' Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2021 and he added another Super Bowl ring that season to the one he won in Denver following the 2015 season. He spent the last three years in Buffalo but injuries prevented him from having the kind of impact he'd had previously. The Bills released him in March because he was set to have a $23.8 million cap hit this season. 'Offseason's been a little bit longer than I expected it to be, but that's just how it's supposed to be,' Miller said. 'Whenever you have all this time, you reminisce and you think back about all these OTAs and these summer training sessions where you're like, 'Man, why I gotta be here? Why I gotta be here? OTAs, why I gotta do this?' And now you're sitting at home like, 'Man, I wish I was at OTAs right now.'' Miller said he's certain he'll play for somebody this season and if he has a productive year, he aims to play in 2026, too. Deep down, he hopes that's in Denver. He had high praise for the organization and said he'll always be a fan. Miller, who has 129 1/2 career sacks, said he still has plenty to offer both in production and leadership. 'I'm a locker-room guy through and through, and I can still roll out of the bed and rush the passer,' Miller said. 'That's what I got.' Miller said it's hard to believe it's been a decade since he led Denver to its third Super Bowl title. Asked for his favorite memory of Thomas, that was it. 'When I think about D.T. going in the ring of honor, I think about him after the Super Bowl, everybody was happy,' Miller said. 'That feeling. It lasted all summer. Summer of '16 was incredible. And seeing D.T. happy and smiling is the picture that I have forever.' ___ AP NFL:
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Mother of Demaryius Thomas reacts to DT's Ring of Fame honor
Mother of Demaryius Thomas reacts to DT's Ring of Fame honor After her son was elected to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame on Tuesday, Katina Smith released the following statement on Demaryius Thomas through the team's official website: For Demaryius and our family, this is a dream come true. 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. Thomas will be officially inducted into the team's Ring of Fame at halftime of a Week 7 game against the New York Giants this fall. The late, great wide receiver totaled 9,763 receiving yards and scored 63 touchdowns during a 10-year career in the NFL that was highlighted by a Super Bowl 50 victory with the Broncos in 2015. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Watch highlights of Demaryius Thomas' best plays with the Broncos
Watch highlights of Demaryius Thomas' best plays with the Broncos Demaryius Thomas was, without question, one of the greatest wide receivers in Denver Broncos history. Statistically, he only trails Rod Smith on the team's all-time receiving list for yards (9,055) and touchdowns (60). He also holds franchise records for the most 100-yard games (33) and the most postseason receptions (53). Although it came in a losing effort, he also set a then-record with 13 receptions in Super Bowl XLVIII, and he scored Denver's only touchdown in that game. That record has since been broken by James White (14 receptions in Super Bowl LI), but DT was probably even prouder of his Super Bowl 50 ring that came two seasons after the record-setting loss in Super Bowl XLVIII. Following the receiver's election to the Broncos Ring of Fame, here are highlights from his time in Denver: Still looking for more? The NFL has 33 minutes of highlights on its YouTube page: The Broncos also shared mic'd up footage of Thomas on their Twitter/X page: One of the greatest in franchise history. LLDT. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos will honor Demaryius Thomas and Super Bowl 50 team vs. Giants
Broncos will honor Demaryius Thomas and Super Bowl 50 team vs. Giants After the late, great Demaryius Thomas was elected to the Denver Broncos' Ring of Fame on Tuesday, the team plans to honor DT -- and the entire Super Bowl 50 team -- this fall. This season marks the 10th anniversary of the club's 2015 campaign that ended with a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Members of that squad will return to Empower Field at Mile High to be honored in Week 7 when the Broncos host the New York Giants on Sunday, Oct. 19. Denver will hold its annual Alumni Weekend around that Giants game, and Thomas will be officially inducted into the Ring of Fame at halftime of the AFC vs. NFC showdown. Thomas ranks No. 2 on the team's all-time receiving list for yards (9,055) and touchdowns (60), only trailing Rod Smith (11,389; 68). Thomas, who died of a seizure at age 33 in 2021, was a five-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro and Super Bowl champion. DT was one of the best players in franchise history, and he will now be immortalized among the team's all-time greats. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
