Demaryius Thomas, former Broncos WR, has tragically passed away, leaving Tom Brady and many other NFL stars stunned after the news broke.
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Thomas was found dead in his home according to police who arrived at the scene. The Broncos wide receiver was only 33 years old, and it was not too long ago when he was hauling in passes from Peyton Manning, being one of the best receivers in the game at his prime.
The Roswell, Georgia police have conducted preliminary investigations, and according to them, the death appears to be because of medical reasons.
The Denver Broncos released an official statement following the news:
Demaryius Thomas’ passing leaves Tom Brady, JJ Watt and other NFL stars heartbroken
Thomas was an incredibly impactful player when he played for the Broncos. He was routinely one of the top receivers in the league, and he quickly became Peyton Manning’s favorite target when the legend arrived on the scene of the Broncos.
Between 2012 and 2016, Thomas averaged 1,374 receiving yards and made the Pro Bowl in four of five years. He was also a member of the Broncos team that won the Super Bowl in 2016, upsetting the 15-1 Carolina Panthers who featured MVP Cam Newton.
Players around the league were shook by the news. Thomas had definitely made an impact with everyone around the league, and current players were deeply saddened to hear the news.
Even former players and teammates showed their respect.