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Reuters
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Commanders inducting Santana Moss into Ring of Fame
July 27 - The Washington Commanders will induct wide receiver Santana Moss into the franchise's Ring of Fame during the Sept. 7 season opener against the New York Giants, the team announced Sunday. Moss played the last 10 seasons (2005-14) of his NFL career with Washington following four seasons with the New York Jets (2001-04). He ranks third in Washington franchise history in career catches (581), fourth in receiving yards (7,867) and seventh in touchdown receptions (47). Moss made his lone Pro Bowl in his first year in the nation's capital, catching 84 passes for a career-high 1,483 yards and nine TDs. His yardage total remains the Washington single-season record. The Commanders surprised Moss, 46, during a live broadcast with the team at training camp in Ashburn, Va. He was surrounded by friends and family members wearing burgundy caps with "MOSS" on the front and his jersey No. 89 on the sides. "Normally, I am so nonchalant," an emotional Moss said. "I don't know how to take in stuff, but man, that one right there ... I don't want to show my tears, but I'm about to shed some. I appreciate that news." Drafted in the first round (16th overall) by the Jets in 2001, Moss retired with 732 receptions for 10,283 yards and 66 scores in 197 games (135 starts). He had 24 100-yard games and four 1,000-yard seasons. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders to induct Santana Moss into their Ring of Fame
The Commanders will kick off the 2025 season by adding a player to the franchise's Ring of Fame. The team announced that they will be inducting wide receiver Santana Moss into the group during their Week 1 game against the Giants. Moss will be the 52nd person to join the club. Moss began his NFL career as a Jets first-round pick in 2001 and he moved on to Washington in a 2005 trade that sent wideout Laveranues Coles to New Jersey. Moss spent 10 seasons with the club and picked up 581 catches for 7,867 yards and 47 touchdowns. Moss ranks third in franchise history behind Art Monk and Charley Taylor in catches and fourth behind those two players and Gary Clark in receiving yards. He will join all three of those players as members of the team's Ring of Fame.
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Demaryius Thomas selected to enter Broncos' Ring of Fame
May 28 - The late Demaryius Thomas, who starred as a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos for 8 1/2 seasons, will be inducted into their Ring of Fame at halftime of their game vs. the New York Giants on Oct. 19. The Broncos made the announcement Tuesday, and Thomas was the only former player or coach selected to be added by the team's Ring of Fame committee this year. Thomas died Dec. 9, 2021, at the age of 33. Cause of death, according to the Fulton County (Ga.) medical examiner, was listed as "complications of a seizure disorder." In a statement, Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner said Thomas' selection to the Ring of Fame was "a testament to the indelible mark he left on our organization and community. One of the most beloved players and greatest wide receivers in franchise history, Demaryius inspired our fans with breathtaking athleticism, record-setting performances and joyful, infectious spirit." Thomas was selected by the Broncos out of Georgia Tech in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2010 draft and played in Denver until being traded to the Houston Texans in October 2018. He played seven games with the Texans, then played his final season with the New York Jets in 2019. Thomas was named to the Pro Bowl five times (all with the Broncos) and was a second-team NFL All-Pro twice. He finished his nine seasons in Denver as the team's second-leading receiver (9,055 yards), behind only Rod Smith. He is third in franchise history in catches (665). He finished his 10-season career with 724 catches, 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns. Thomas flourished most with Hall of Famer Peyton Manning under center from 2012 to 2015, posting at least 90 catches and 1,300 yards in all four seasons. The Broncos also won Super Bowl 50 to close the 2015 season. Thomas was known for his upbeat attitude and efforts to help those in need, making him one of the franchise's most popular players. He was involved in many local outreach programs and charities. The Oct. 19 event is part of Denver's annual alumni weekend. --Field Level Media
