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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 19: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos celebrates on the sideline after throwing his NFL record 509th career touchdown pass with Demaryius Thomas #88, who caught the pass, in the second quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Current and former NFL players reacted to the news of former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas passing away at the age of 33 on Thursday.
During Thursday Night Football between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings, the NFL world received some sad news. Demaryius Thomas, former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, passed away at the young age of 33.
Many reacted to the sad news on Twitter, including those in the NFL and some of Thomas’ former teammates.
NFL Twitter reacts to tragic Demaryius Thomas news
After playing three seasons for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Thomas was selected with the 22nd overall pick by the Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft. He made a huge impact during his time there, including a walk-off, 80-yard touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round in 2011. Thomas made two trips to the Super Bowl in Denver, hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl 50.
After nine years with the Broncos, Thomas was traded to the Houston Texans in the middle of the 2018 season. In 2019, the wide receiver played for the New England Patriots and New York Jets. Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL earlier this year.
In his 11 year career, Thomas recorded 724 catches for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns. Thomas was named to the Pro Bowl four-times and won the Super Bowl.
We would like to send out condolences to Demaryius Thomas’ family, friends, and former teammates during this difficult time.
Former teammates, NFL Twitter react to tragic Demaryius Thomas news
