The NFL was shaken to learn about the loss of former Super Bowl champion wide receiver, Demaryius Thomas on Thursday. The 33-year-old was found dead at his home in Georgia. According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, preliminary information from Roswell, Georgia police suggested that the former receiver died of a medical condition.
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The Broncos drafted Thomas in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft after he earned first-team All-ACC accolades during his days with the Georgia Tech in 2009. For the Broncos, he went on to play 125 games for eight and a half seasons. During which he caught 665 receptions for 9,055 yards and 60 touchdowns.
The NFL family mourns the tragic loss of Demaryius Thomas and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/rAXYguAUy1
— NFL (@NFL) December 10, 2021
Demaryius Thomas with the Denver Broncos
With the Broncos, Thomas is second all-time in receiving yards (9,763) and touchdowns (63) behind only Rod Smith, who has 11,389 yards and 68 touchdowns. Despite the Broncos’ 43-8 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII, Thomas set a new team record with 14 catches.
However, it took little time for the Broncos to retaliate. Since the franchise won the Super Bowl two years later, with Thomas catching an eight-yard pass in a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
We are devastated and completely heartbroken.
Demaryius' humility, warmth, kindness and infectious smile will always be remembered by those who knew him and loved him. pic.twitter.com/0GLZIr6UP3
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 10, 2021
After winning Super Bowl 50 in 2015, Thomas continued with the Broncos for two and a half more seasons before being traded to the Houston Texans. Thomas spent time with the New England Patriots and the New York Jets prior to his final season in 2019. He announced his retirement from the NFL in June 2020.
Tom Brady and more pay tribute to the deceased soul
After learning about the tragic loss of the former wide receiver, the NFL was shook to the core. Star players like Tom Brady, Odell Beckham Jr, Russell Wilson and many others took to twitter to express their grief on the loss and offered their prayers to family and friends of Demaryius Thomas.
Im so sad to wake up this morning to hear about the passing of my friend Demariyus Thomas. We were all blessed with his humility and positive spirit, and we will all miss him. This photo is from the Hall of Fame this past August, a source of light as always. 🙏 RIP pic.twitter.com/o3hvQN0cRz
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) December 10, 2021
Wowwwwwwww 💔 ❤️🩹
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) December 10, 2021
Heartbroken. #RIP Young Legend.
DeMaryius Thomas 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #88 pic.twitter.com/JRT99jUwlx— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December 10, 2021
Just got confirmation as well.
Demaryius Thomas has passed.
One of the kindest humans I've ever met. EVER.
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) December 10, 2021
Damn Rest In Peace Demaryius Thomas.
So sad 😔
— Wu (@CALLME_WOOD) December 10, 2021
One time for Demaryius Thomas! Gone way too soon! 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/6eJeWWaY66
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) December 10, 2021
Rest In Peace my friend. Demaryius Thomas DT#onlywinnersgetwings @Broncos pic.twitter.com/6niTrw86KM
— byron chamberlain (@bc_chamberlain) December 10, 2021
OMG MAN. RIP DT 🙌🏾
— Davante Adams (@tae15adams) December 10, 2021
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Thomas caught 724 passes for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns in 143 games during his ten-year professional football career. Thomas, a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time second-team All-Pro, will undoubtedly be enshrined into the Broncos’ Hall of Fame.
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