Photos: A look back through new Ring of Fame electee Demaryius Thomas’ Broncos career
Relive Ring of Fame WR Demaryius Thomas' time with the Broncos in photos, from when he first arrived in Denver after being drafted to his retirement in 2021.
First-round draft pick Demaryius Thomas arrives at Dove Valley headquarters amid snow flurries in Englewood, Colorado on April 23, 2010.
Denver Broncos first-round draft pick Demaryius Thomas displays his jersey to the media during a press conference on Day 2 of the NFL Draft at Dove Valley headquarters in Englewood, Colorado on April 23, 2010.
Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas flashes a smile in the end zone after making his first career touchdown reception, a 21-yard catch, against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter of the game at Invesco Field on September 19, 2010 in Denver, Colorado.
Demaryius Thomas broadcasts winning smile after he contributed 8 receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut against the Seattle Seahawks in a game at Invesco Field on September 19, 2010 in Denver, Colorad.
Demaryius Thomas scores on a fourth-quarter reception against the Miami Dolphins, sparking a successful comeback in a game on October 23, 2011 in Miami.
Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas (88) smiles in pregame warmups before a game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 4, 2011 at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) extends and grabs a 16-yard reception in overtime setting up a first down against the Chicago Bears in the NFL game on December 11, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
Demaryius Thomas holds a child during the Denver Rescue Mission Holiday Party on December 13, 2011.
Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas (88) stiff-arms Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor (24) on a 58-yard reception in second quarter action in the AFC wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver.
Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) scores the game-winning touchdown with Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Mundy (29) trailing in overtime of the AFC wild-card playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
Peyton Manning chats with wide recover Demaryius Thomas on the sidelines during the team's first OTA held at the Dove Valley facility in Englewood, Colorado on May 21, 2012.
Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas runs out of the tunnel before a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on August 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Colorado on September 9, 2012.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) heads upfield on a 40-yard catch-and-run during second-quarter action against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field in Denver on September 30, 2012.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) reaches high for a 15-yard reception during first-quarter action against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on October 7, 2012.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs with the ball on a 15-yard catch-and-run during second quarter action against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 11, 2012.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) takes the field before a game against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field in Denver on November 18, 2012.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) reaches for the crossbar on the goal post to dunk the football after scoring on a 8-yard reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field on December 2, 2012 in Denver.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a touchdown pass during third-quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 2, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates a touchdown with Peyton Manning during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field in Denver on December 2, 2012.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) hauls in a 22-yard touchdown pass during first-quarter action against the Cleveland Browns in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on December 23, 2012.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a touchdown pass during third-quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Dec. 30, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) has some fun in the rain outside the locker room at a Denver Broncos training camp scrimmage at Sports Authority Field in Denver on August 3, 2013.
Demaryius Thomas, Wes Welker and Eric Decker pose for a Denver Broncos 2013 Gameday Magazine cover at the Dove Valley facility on August 13, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) kneels in prayer before a game against the St. Louis Rams on Saturday Aug. 24, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a 26-yard pass for a touchdown in a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver on September 5, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a short pass and runs 78 yards for a touchdown during fourth-quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on September 5, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) enters the field during players introductions prior to action against the Oakland Raiders in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field on September 23, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) hauls in a 15-yard pass for a touchdown during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Sports Authority Field on September 29, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs with the ball for a touchdown after a reception during third quarter action of the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday Nov. 10, 2013 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) heads up the sideline on a 20-yard reception against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Sports Authority Field on November 17, 2013 in Denver.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) hauls in an 11-yard touchdown pass to tie the game 31-31 in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots in a game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on November 24, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) celebrates his 20-yard reception for a third-quarter touchdown with teammate Demaryius Thomas in the NFL game against the Houston Texans in Houston on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) is congratulated by Demaryius Thomas (88) after throwing the touchdown pass that set a new NFL record of 51 touchdown passes during a regular season during the NFL game against the Houston Texans in Houston on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship at Sports Authority Field in Denver on January 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on February 2, 2014.
Demaryius Thomas smirks before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 5, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates with the fans in the south stands after a touchdown during second-quarter action in a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field on October 5, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) reaches for a deep pass which he caught and ran for an 86-yard touchdown during second-quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals in a game at Sports Authority Field October 5, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs for an 86-yard touchdown reception during a game against the Arizona Cardinals in which Thomas set the franchise record for receiving yards on October 5, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball for a 86-yard touchdown during second quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals during a game on October 5, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after an 86-yard-touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field on October 5, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) hauls in an 8-yard pass for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in a game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 19, 2014. The pass to Thomas was Peyton Manning's 509th career touchdown throw, setting a new NFL record. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) hauls in a 40-yard touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers in a game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball after a reception during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, November 2, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Demaryius Thomas plays with puppies up for adoption that were brought to the team facility by the Human Society of South Platte Valley on November 4, 2014. The canines were greeted by many of the players at the complex on their day off.
Denver Broncos guard Orlando Franklin (74) lifts wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after scoring a touchdown during fourth quarter action against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball for a 28-yard touchdown during third quarter action against the San Diego Chargers during the game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA, December 14, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates with wide receiver Wes Welker (83) and tight end Virgil Green (85) after scoring a 28 yard touchdown during third quarter action against the San Diego Chargers during the game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA, December 14, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs with the ball on a 15-yard reception during third quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 22, 2014.
Chicago Bulls star Jimmy Butler and Demaryius Thomas greet one another during pregame warmups before the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 13, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs off the field after the game against the Green Bay Packers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 1, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) fires up the crowd during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 29, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) is tackled by Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Leon Orr (93) after a 16-yard gain during second quarter action against the Oakland Raiders during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, December 13, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) spikes the ball after scoring a two-point conversion during fourth quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Divisional Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 17, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrate in confetti after defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
DeMarcus Ware celebrates with Demaryius Thomas after defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Demarcus Ware, Todd Davis, Demaryius Thomas, Kayvon Webster, Von Miller and Peyton Manning walk out for the coin toss against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara, California on February 7, 2016 (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders stand atop a fire truck during the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl 50 Championship parade on February 9, 2016.
Demaryius Thomas poses during the Super Bowl Ring Ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders celebrate together during the Super Bowl Ring Ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, on June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball for a 44-yard gain during first quarter action against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 18, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) scores on an 11-yard touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 2, 2016.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs onto the field during player introductions before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 9, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas meets Longmont High School players, who were rewarded for their initiative in the community, after an October 22, 2016 practice. (Photo by Ben Swanson/Denver Broncos)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates a touchdown catch with Emmanuel Sanders (10) in the NFL game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 24, 2016.
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) pose for a photo at an afternoon team walkthrough on April 25, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) shakes hands with the son of a Broncos staff member at training camp practice on July 28, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) tapes his fingers during a practice with the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on August 17, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) poses with a Make-A-Wish kid before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on August 31, 2017. Photo by Chancey Bush
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) reaches up for a 40-yard reception against the New York Giants during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver on October 15, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is introduced to the home crowd before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 19, 2017. Photo by Marc Piscotty
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) huddles with the team after receiving a game ball in the locker room following a game against the New York Jets at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December 10, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Demaryius Thomas, dressed as Santa Claus, hugs a boy at the Boys & Girls Club Holiday Party in the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse at UCHealth Training Center on December 18, 2017. (Ben Swanson)
Demaryius Thomas waits in the tunnel during player introductions before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) reacts after hearing his touchdown reception was upheld by review during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on September 9, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders share a laugh in the tunnel during player introductions before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Demaryius Thomas gives high-fives to kids at a Playworks recess visit with first-, second- and third-grade students at Greenwood Academy on October 9, 2018.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) walks though the tunnel during introductions before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 14, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald greets Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) and linebacker Von Miller (58) after a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Colorado, October 18, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball on a reception during a game against the Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 28, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Von Miller takes a photo with Demaryius Thomas after the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Demaryius Thomas poses for a portrait at his home in the Atlanta metro area in Georgia on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Demaryius Thomas poses for a portrait at his home in the Atlanta metro area in Georgia on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
