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Broncos Induct Former Wide Receiver Into Ring of Fame

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Michael Hanich | Last updated May 27, 2025 6:37 PM ET

It will only be a matter of time before the Denver Broncos officially make one of their most recent stars and pivotal players in their last Super Bowl run a part of their franchise forever.

Former wide receiver and five-time Pro Bowl selection Demaryius Thomas was one of Broncos Nation's favorite players in the 2010s thanks to his elite playmaker abilities and his devotion to the team.

The ultimate Bronco.

Demaryius Thomas has been selected to the #BroncosROF!#LLDT pic.twitter.com/FztWJSWkFT
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 27, 2025

On Tuesday, the Broncos announced on social media that Thomas would be inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame.

Thomas continues to be one of the most respected former Broncos, even after his death in 2021 at 33 years old.

He is now the 38th player to be inducted into the franchise's Ring of Fame.

The Broncos stated that Thomas' ceremony to be inducted will be at halftime of their week seven matchup versus the New York Giants on Oct. 19 . That date will also be the 10th anniversary of Denver's Super Bowl 50 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Thomas spent eight and a half of his first 10 seasons with Denver after being drafted in the first round (No. 22 overall pick) in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Thomas played 125 games for the Broncos, catching 665 receptions for 9,055 yards and 60 touchdowns. He was named to five consecutive Pro Bowls from 2012 to 2016. He played 18 more games with the Houston Texans and the New York Jets in 2018 and 2019, but he wasn't able to replicate the same amount of success he had with Denver.

The Broncos will celebrate the legacy that Thomas brought both on and off the field one more time this upcoming season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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