The Denver Broncos had a special moment on October 19, 2025. They celebrated a player who meant more than just football stats.
Demaryius Thomas Honored for His Historic Contributions to Football and Community
Demaryius Thomas Honored for His Historic Contributions to Football and Community (Screenshot Via X/@AdamSchefter)
The halftime ceremony against the New York Giants honored the late Demaryius Thomas and brought together fans, teammates, and the Broncos family for a heartfelt tribute.
Demaryius Thomas Honored for His Historic Contributions to Football and Community
The Broncos drafted Thomas in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Heplayed nine seasons with the team and ranks second in franchise history with 9,055 receiving yards, 60 receiving touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
A five-time Pro Bowler and two-time second-team All-Pro, Thomas was a key contributor to the Broncos’ Super Bowl 50 victory. He was also known for his leadership, work ethic, and community involvement, and his influence extended far beyond the football field.
The inductiontook place at Empower Field at Mile High. Thomas’s parents received his orange Ring of Fame jacket and ring from Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner.
The late great WR Demaryius Thomas is being inducted into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame at halftime of today’s game vs. the Giants. The induction will take place on the Broncos’ Alumni Weekend, with the largest alumni reunion in team history. There will be 170 former Broncos,… pic.twitter.com/YX0npWKBTj
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 19, 2025
Fans and players shared their emotional tributes as Alumni Weekend brought together more than 170 former players, including 40 from the Super Bowl 50 team.
Legends like Peyton Manning, DeMarcus Ware, and Emmanuel Sanders attended. Von Miller delivered a video tribute highlighting Thomas’s contributions to the championship run.
Thomas’s name and Ring of Fame pillar were unveiled on the Level 5 stadium facade, making his legacy visible for generations.
NFL Fans Join Courtland Sutton in Honoring Demaryius Thomas as Broncos Celebrate Ring of Fame Induction
The Broncos community shared admiration for Thomas’s legacy. Courtland Sutton said, “He means the world to me, and I have been waiting for this day of him getting recognition from this organization.”
Fans echoed these sentiments. Onewrote, “170 Broncos alumni That’s a Super Bowl reunion dream! Honoring DT with the whole fam there hits different. RIP to the king of those sideline toe taps.”
Anotheradded, “Chills watching DT’s legacy light up Empower Field. From SB 50 heroics to this gone too soon but forever a Bronco legend.”
A thirdobserved, “A heartfelt tribute to Demaryius Thomas, a Broncos legend, as he’s inducted into the Ring of Fame today. His smile and spirit live on, inspiring all. Rest in power, DT!”
Thomas’s induction shows that greatness is about impact and heart, not just numbers. His career, mentorship, and community work reflect a life fully lived. Football fans and teammates will carry his spirit in their memories for years.