Demaryius Thomas to Be Inducted Into Broncos Ring Of Fame During 2025 NFL Season

The Denver Broncos have selected former wide receiver Demaryius Thomas into their Ring of Fame.

Thomas played 10 NFL seasons (2010-2019), including his first eight-plus with the Broncos. He's a five-time Pro Bowler (2012-2016) and two-time second-team All-Pro (2013, 2014).

Before his rise to stardom, Thomas co-authored one of the most memorable plays in recent NFL playoff history, catching an 80-yard pass from Tim Tebow for a game-winning touchdown in a 29-23 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 AFC Wild Card round.

During his Pro Bowl stretch, Thomas averaged 98 catches for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns. His best year was 2014, when he snagged 111 passes for 1,619 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Thomas helped lead the Broncos to a pair of AFC titles (2013, 2015), and he won a Super Bowl with the team to cap the latter season.

The former Georgia Tech star retired after the 2019 campaign, ending a fantastic 10-year career. Tragically, Thomas passed away at the age of 33 in Dec. 2021 from a medical issue that his family believed to be a seizure, per Paul Newberry of the Associated Press.

Per Broncos.com lead writer Aric DiLalla, Thomas is the 38th Ring of Famer and 13th first-ballot selection for the Ring of Fame in franchise history.

"Demaryius Thomas' election to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame — in his first year of eligibility — is a testament to the indelible mark he left on our organization and community," owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner said in a statement. "One of the most beloved players and greatest wide receivers in franchise history, Demaryius inspired our fans with breathtaking athleticism, record-setting performances and a joyful, infectious spirit. While we wish 'D.T.' was with us to celebrate this special moment, we look forward to honoring Demaryius alongside his Super Bowl 50 teammates during an unforgettable Alumni Weekend."

Thomas will be posthumously inducted during halftime of the team's Sunday, Oct. 19 game against the New York Giants.