The Denver Broncos will be honoring the late Demaryius Thomas.
On Tuesday, the Broncos announced that the organization will be inducting Thomas, who was a signature part of the Broncos Super Bowl 50 team into the team’s Ring of Fame during the 2025 season.
Thomas was the only former player or coach selected for the honor Tuesday. The team’s Ring of Fame committee is headed up by co-owners Rob Walton and Greg and Carrie Penner.
Thomas died in December of 2021, just days before his 34th birthday, of what the Fulton County (Georgia) Medical Examiner’s office ruled as “complications of a seizure disorder.”
In a statement, the Penners 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 will be formally inducted during the team’s alumni weekend in October with a ceremony at halftime of the Oct. 19 game against theĀ New York Giants.
Thomas is third in franchise history in catches (655), behind Smith and Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. He played in 10 seasons overall in his NFL career — his final season was in 2016 with theĀ New York JetsĀ — and finished with 724 catches for 9,763 yards to go with 63 touchdowns.
