Former Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas, 33, found dead in his home, police say

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado: Police report that former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, whose reserved manner concealed a fierce ambition to attain what he frequently referred to as “everyday greatness,” passed away at the age of 33.
According to Roswell, Georgia, police, Thomas was discovered dead in his house on Thursday night. According to the police, preliminary reports suggested Thomas’s death may have been the consequence of a medical problem.
According to LaTonya Bonseigneur, a first cousin who grew up with Thomas and whom he considered a brother, the family believes he passed away due to a seizure, as she told The Associated Press.

Early on Friday, Bonseigneur stated, “We believe he had a seizure when he was showering. He had been suffering from seizures for over a year.” “His exact date of death is unknown. We recently had a conversation

Thomas, who would have turned 34 on Christmas, released a brief video in June announcing his retirement from the NFL, along with his signature smile and a peace sign.

I’m Thomas Demaryius. I’m going to retire and I’m going to retire a Denver Bronco,” he declared after deciding to hang up the cleats. “I’m done and I did well.”

Early on Friday, Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning—who spent four seasons with Thomas—also made an announcement.

“DT was a better person than he was a player, and he was a Hall of Fame player,” Manning stated. That demonstrates the kind of man he was. He cared for my children as if they were his own. He attended each and every

“I’m so sad…,” tweeted Zach Azzanni, the wide receivers coach for the Broncos, who coached Thomas during his 2018 season-ending injury. I’m devastated. I’m completely lost. I’m ill. I’m crying, but I’m not sure why. You will always be loved by the Azzanni family, DT. It’s a blessing that I met you. RIP, #88.

Thomas played collegiate football at Georgia Tech, where a picture of him with the caption “Rest in peace, Bay Bay” was posted. The caption alluded to Thomas’s nickname.

Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins released a statement saying, “I know I speak for the entire Georgia Tech football family when I say that we are heartbroken by the news of Demaryius’s passing.” “I had the good fortune to first meet Bay Bay during his recruiting process.
The Broncos honored Thomas on September 26 during their home opener against the New York Jets.
He spent nine seasons with the Broncos after being selected in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft by them—Tim Tebow was the other first-round selection. With 9,055 yards, he was the second-leading receiver for the Broncos at the end of his career, only surpassed by Rod Smith. With 655 catches, he trails only Smith and Shannon Sharpe, the Hall of Famers, in franchise history.

With the Broncos, Houston Texans, and New York Jets, Thomas played in ten seasons overall. He finished with 724 receptions for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns.

“After Thomas retired in June, John Elway, the president of football operations for the Broncos, said that D.T. was the complete package as a wide receiver, developing into one of the very best at his position.” “His physique, strength, speed, and agility were unparalleled. Our offense set records and won a lot of games, including two AFC Championships and the Super Bowl 50, thanks in large part to Demaryius’ incredible consistency and output.”

With a tweet that read, “A brilliant career on the field with a light that always shone brighter off of it,” the Jets paid tribute to Thomas. It is too soon to be gone. However,
Throughout his ten-year career, Thomas was a member of the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, and New York Jets. He finished with 724 receptions for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns.

“D.T. was the whole package as a wide receiver, developing into one of the best at his position,” said John Elway, president of football operations for the Broncos, following Thomas’ retirement in June. His size, quickness, strength, and athleticism were all unmatched. Due in large part to Demaryius’ outstanding output and consistency, our offense set numerous records and won numerous games, including two AFC Championships and Super Bowl 50.”

“A brilliant career on the field with a light that always shone brighter off of it,” read the Jets’ tweet in honor of Thomas. passed away far too soon. Nevertheless
For many among the team’s faithful, Thomas’ signature play is the catch-and-run 80-yard touchdown on a short pass from Tebow in the first play of overtime to give the Broncos a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC wild-card game following the 2011 season.

“For as humble and soft-spoken as Demaryius was during his nine years with our organization, you would have never known he was such a dominant player in our league,” Broncos CEO Joe Ellis said in a statement in June. “D.T. was an integral part of one of the greatest offenses of all time, putting up record-setting numbers and giving Broncos fans so many unforgettable memories. I’ve never heard Empower Field at Mile High louder than his game-winning touchdown in overtime against the Steelers in the playoffs.”

Thomas’ teammates, coaches and friends have often referred to all he had overcome to reach Georgia Tech and the NFL. His mother, Katina Smith, went to prison on drug charges when Thomas was 11 years old. With his father in the military, Thomas began working before school, picking corn, peas and butter beans for farmers to help support himself.

His mother’s sentence was commuted by President Barack Obama in 2015, and Smith saw her son play football in person for the first time in the Broncos’ playoff win over the Steelers in January 2016.

Manning, who kneeled down on the game’s final play, gave Thomas the football from that play to give to Thomas’ mother.