Former Denver Bronco Demaryius Thomas passes away at the age of 33
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- Thursday evening, multiple sources confirmed that former Denver Bronco Demaryius Thomas died. He was 33-years-old.
Our Denver affiliate 9News says a family member confirmed he passed away. The Denver Post is reporting that he died from a medical condition, but no further details were released. TMZ Sports is reporting that Thomas' was found dead in his home in Georgia.
Thomas would have turned 34 years old on Christmas day.
A family member of Demaryius Thomas told 9News that DT has passed away. He was to turn 34 on Christmas Day. Very, very sad news. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) December 10, 2021
Multiple people, including former and current players, responded to news that Thomas has passed away by remembering his legacy and the mark he left on the NFL.
It was an honor to play with you. Thank you for always believing in me! Rest easy my brother. pic.twitter.com/18z6ggshBX
— Garett Bolles (@gbolles72) December 10, 2021
Heartbroken 💔 pic.twitter.com/e3EbU0aPeP
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) December 10, 2021
Love forever bro 🕊 pic.twitter.com/eUQDBR8WP5
— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh) December 10, 2021
DT sat with my son son the entire plane ride home from Super Bowl, held him on his lap on Bus, carried him and hoisted him on fire truck during the parade and celebrated with him as if his own kid. I hope my son remembers 88. pic.twitter.com/tpByZZaklo
— Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) December 10, 2021
Thomas played in two Super Bowls. During Super Bowl 48, he set a Super Bowl record with 13 catches.
In June of 2021, Thomas signed a one-day contract with the Broncos and announced his retirement from the NFL.
This is a developing story.
