Demaryius Thomas last played for the Jets, but he’s retiring as a member of the Denver Broncos after 10 years in the NFL.
Thomas announced his decision Monday over Twitter. He has not played since 2019, his only season with New York.
“I’m Demaryius Thomas, and I’ve finally come to a decision to hang it up. I’m going to retire, and I’m going to retire a Denver Bronco.” pic.twitter.com/Q6nNrxc59B
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 28, 2021
Thomas caught 36 balls for 433 yards and one touchdown in 11 games after the Jets traded with the Patriots in Adam Gase’s first year with the team. Thomas also spent a year with the Texans after playing the previous nine seasons with the Broncos. Thomas played under Gase in Denver.
Thomas will serve as an honorary caption when his two former teams – the Broncos and Jets – face each other in Denver in Week 3 on Sept. 26, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Thomas finished his career with four Pro Bowl appearances, including three consecutive nods from 2012-2014 with Peyton Manning under center in Denver.
“I always had great respect for your toughness, your work ethic, your fearlessness across the middle, your ability to make big catches in big games,” Manning said. “You did it the right way.”
