Bills star Von Miller represents late Chiefs legend Derrick Thomas

Not too often do you see a player sporting an opposing team’s colors and logo. But this is more than warranted. It also goes to show us how much Miller knows about history in his former AFC West division. Remember, the two-time Super Bowl champion starred for the Denver Broncos from 2011 to about midway through the 2021 campaign.

A first-round pick of the Chiefs back in 1989, Thomas made a name for himself as one of the best pass rushers in modern NFL history after starring for the Alabama Crimson Tide in college. He finished his career as a nine-time Pro Bowler.

Tragically, Thomas passed away at the age of 33 back February of 2000 after being involved in a car accident a few weeks earlier. Thomas ultimately passed away of pulmonary embolism after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest. He was still one of the faces of the Chiefs’ organization at the time of his death. 

Thomas’ career ended with him having registered 126.5 sacks. He still ranks 25th on the all-time list. As for Miller, he enters Sunday’s game ranked 31st with 119.5 sacks. He needs eight more to surpass Thomas, and knows full well the history that would create.