Von Miller, DeAndre Hopkins take field with Demaryius Thomas helmet decals
The tributes to deceased Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas continued into Monday night.
The former Pro Bowler was reportedly found dead in his home Thursday, with family suspecting a seizure while showering to have led to his death. He was 33 years old, having retired a few months earlier in June.
Days later, Thomas' three former teammates on the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals — Von Miller, Matt Prater and DeAndre Hopkins — paid tribute to their friend with a No. 88 helmet decal. Miller and Prater both played with Thomas for years on the Denver Broncos, while Hopkins played with him during his time with the Houston Texans.
Both former teammates of Demaryius Thomas, Cardinals WR Deandre Hopkins (HOU) & K Matt Prater (DEN) wearing this decal on their helmet tonight pic.twitter.com/MESwePDPGT
— Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) December 13, 2021
Monday's tributes come after an emotional day in Denver, where the Broncos opened their game with only 10 men lined up on offense. A memorial was also set up outside Empower Field, while Thomas' No. 88 was painted on the sideline.
Players on the Broncos' offense and defense left the ball on Thomas' number after big plays in a 38-10 win.
