Demaryius Thomas was a prominent American football wide receiver in the NFL for 10 seasons. He played college football at Georgia Tech, earning All-American honors. Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft, he became a key player for the team. During his time with the Broncos, Thomas achieved significant success, including five Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl 50 victory. He also played for the Houston Texans, New England Patriots, and New York Jets before retiring.
During the 2013-2014 playoffs, Demaryius Thomas averaged 9.33 receptions and 102 yards per game, scoring a touchdown in every playoff game, including the Super Bowl.
On October 5, 2014, Demaryius Thomas made eight receptions for 226 yards against the Arizona Cardinals, breaking the franchise record for receiving yards in a single game and scoring two touchdowns. He earned his second AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor.
On October 19, 2014, Demaryius Thomas caught Peyton Manning's record-breaking 509th touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers, part of a day where he had eight receptions for 171 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
On November 16, 2014, Demaryius Thomas caught seven passes for 103 yards against the St. Louis Rams, extending his franchise record for consecutive 100-yard games to seven.
During the 2013-2014 playoffs, Demaryius Thomas averaged 9.33 receptions and 102 yards per game, scoring a touchdown in every playoff game, including the Super Bowl. He was ranked #49 by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014 list.
On March 3, 2015, the Denver Broncos placed the franchise tag ($12.823 million) on Demaryius Thomas, allowing him to negotiate with other teams while giving the Broncos the right to match any offer or receive two first-round picks as compensation.
On July 15, 2015, Demaryius Thomas signed a five-year, $70 million contract extension with the Broncos, just hours before the deadline for franchise players.
Demaryius Thomas was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015 list.
During the 2015 season, despite quarterback struggles, Demaryius Thomas recorded 105 receptions for 1,304 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.
In 2015, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50, giving Demaryius Thomas his first Super Bowl title. He was ranked 62nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015 list.
On July 15, 2016, Demaryius Thomas was honored by the city council of Dublin, Georgia, which named the day as Demaryius Thomas Day.
In 2016, Demaryius Thomas recorded his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season, finishing with 90 receptions for 1,083 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.
Following the 2016 season, Demaryius Thomas was selected to the 2017 Pro Bowl, where he recorded two receptions for 37 yards.
In 2017, Demaryius Thomas remained a strong presence for the Broncos despite inconsistent quarterback play, recording ten receptions for 133 yards in a Week 6 game against the New York Giants.
On December 24, 2018, Demaryius Thomas was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn Achilles during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
During the 2018 season, combined with his time with the Broncos and Texans, Demaryius Thomas recorded 59 receptions for 677 yards and five touchdowns.
During the first four games of the 2018 season with the Broncos, Demaryius Thomas totaled 20 receptions for 168 receiving yards and a touchdown.
On February 12, 2019, Demaryius Thomas was released by the Houston Texans.
On April 16, 2019, Demaryius Thomas signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots.
On August 31, 2019, Demaryius Thomas was released by the New England Patriots during final roster cuts.
On September 2, 2019, Demaryius Thomas was re-signed to a one-year contract with the New England Patriots.
On September 10, 2019, Demaryius Thomas was traded to the New York Jets in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
Demaryius Thomas died because of seizures caused by injuries he suffered from years of football and a 2019 car crash.
During the 2019 season, Demaryius Thomas appeared in 11 games and recorded 36 receptions for 433 yards and a touchdown.
On June 28, 2021, Demaryius Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL.
On September 10, 2019, Demaryius Thomas was traded to the New York Jets in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
After his death, Demaryius Thomas's brain was examined and tested positive for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as of March 2023.
On May 27, 2025, the Broncos posthumously honored Demaryius Thomas by inducting him into their Ring of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
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