NFL players mourn reported death of former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas
The news of Demaryius Thomas' death was felt by his peers across the NFL, by both his teammates and opponents.
Thomas, just mere months after he announced his retirement from professional football, died on Thursday.
He was 33.
Thomas played 10 seasons in the NFL, mostly with the Denver Broncos, and accrued four Pro Bowl nods and a Super Bowl ring — not to mention one of the NFL's biggest plays of the decade.
Details about Thomas' death are still limited, but that didn't stop players from immediately posting tributes to their friend, rival and teammate.
NFL players mourn Demaryius Thomas
Im so sad to wake up this morning to hear about the passing of my friend Demariyus Thomas. We were all blessed with his humility and positive spirit, and we will all miss him. This photo is from the Hall of Fame this past August, a source of light as always. 🙏 RIP pic.twitter.com/o3hvQN0cRz
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) December 10, 2021
Woke up and saw the really devastating news about my teammate and friend, Demaryius Thomas. So many are going to remember him for his athletic ability… but I’ll be remembering him for his kindness, his smile that would light up a room, and the love he had for those in his life. pic.twitter.com/gNVzmJ503X
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) December 10, 2021
“When he walked into a room he made it brighter,” Tim Tebow remembers Demaryius Thomas today on #ESPN. #Broncos #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/NnhxJjOKq5
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 10, 2021
Heartbroken 💔 pic.twitter.com/e3EbU0aPeP
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) December 10, 2021
Bro ain't no way this true bro 🙏🏾 smh RIP man smh https://t.co/9rJBGX89br
— F L ⚡️ S H (@Melvingordon25) December 10, 2021
Rest easy my brother. Hurt.
— Derek Wolfe (@Derek_Wolfe95) December 10, 2021
RIP DT 💔😔
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) December 10, 2021
Ain’t no way man. I’m heartbroken
— Garett Bolles (@gbolles72) December 10, 2021
Wowwwwwwww 💔 ❤️🩹
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) December 10, 2021
Life is so short… prayers up 🙏🏾
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) December 10, 2021
Fly High DT 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #88
— Jarvis Juice Landry (@God_Son80) December 10, 2021
RIP DT Love you bro .
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) December 10, 2021
Rest easy DT🙏🏾
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) December 10, 2021
Can’t believe the DT news…rest in heaven man…spent a few weeks together and DT was flat out a GREAT dude…impacted so many lives #RIP
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) December 10, 2021
This one hurts! DT you were big bro instantly!! Rest easy 88!! 🤞🏽🤞🏽
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) December 10, 2021
Mannnnnn not Bay Bay man!! What the heck!?! 33 man!?! Dang DT!! Always a great dude with a great spirit. Prayers to his family man. This is crazy!!
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) December 10, 2021
RIP Demaryius Thomas, i can’t believe it
— Michael Carter (@8kMike) December 10, 2021
Crazy bruh… RIP🙏🏽 https://t.co/RT6OdNlagh
— 🦈 (@Patrickqueen_) December 10, 2021
Damn Rest In Peace Demaryius Thomas.
So sad 😔— Wu (@CALLME_WOOD) December 10, 2021
RIP Bay Bay!!! Real Middle Ga legend!!! Rest up #DT #88.
— Casey Hayward (@show_case29) December 10, 2021
Heartbroken. #RIP Young Legend.
DeMaryius Thomas 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #88 pic.twitter.com/JRT99jUwlx— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December 10, 2021
Mannnnn that’s just heart breaking… So much life was left for Demaryius Thomas to live. Prayers up for him, his family and loved ones https://t.co/VCQ4CZ3NSf
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 10, 2021
#Broncos @VonMiller on his Instagram paying tribute to Demaryius Thomas. #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/a9Z1DjNiBg
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 10, 2021
I am devastated right now. We spoke back in 2019 and you told me how excited you were to be a NY Jet. You gave my son a high five during pre-game. Appreciate you making his day. You were a great player. Prayers to you and your family. Rest Easy! @DemaryiusThomas pic.twitter.com/0EQQZndA0p
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) December 10, 2021
Devastating news. I only played with DT for a couple weeks, but he immediately made an impression. Will be missed by many 💔 pic.twitter.com/4iWe0gQ1ku
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) December 10, 2021
I'm just shocked to hear that Demaryius Thomas has died. Gone way to soon. Honored to have known you brutha. R.I.P!
— Terrell Davis (@Terrell_Davis) December 10, 2021
Heartbroken! Love ya DT!
— Wes Welker (@WesWelker) December 10, 2021
DT, my friend. 💔
RIP
Thankful I got to hug you this summer. Speechless.— Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) December 10, 2021
