{"id":39001,"date":"2021-12-10T23:04:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-11T04:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=39001"},"modified":"2021-12-10T23:04:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T04:04:25","slug":"social-media-reacts-to-the-passing-of-demaryius-thomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2021\/12\/10\/social-media-reacts-to-the-passing-of-demaryius-thomas\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Reacts To The Passing Of Demaryius Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tragic news hit the NFL community on Thursday night when it was announced that former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas had passed away at the age of 33.<\/p>\n<p>According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/32834405\/former-denver-broncos-wr-demaryius-thomas-33-found-dead-home-police-say\">ESPN report<\/a>, local police said that Thomas was found dead in his home with preliminary reports indicating Thomas&#8217; death might have resulted from a medical issue. Family members and former teammates have stated he had been suffering from seizures in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>The Denver Broncos, who drafted Thomas with the 22nd overall pick in 2010 and helped win a Super Bowl title during his nine seasons with the team, released the following statement;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are devastated and completely heartbroken.<\/p>\n<p>Demaryius&#39; humility, warmth, kindness and infectious smile will always be remembered by those who knew him and loved him. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0GLZIr6UP3\">pic.twitter.com\/0GLZIr6UP3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Broncos\/status\/1469203233478524930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>During his time in Denver, Thomas became one of the league&#8217;s elite receivers, making the Pro Bowl four times and helping the Broncos win its third Super Bowl championship with quarterback Peyton Manning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cD.T. was a better person than he was a player, and he was a Hall of Fame player,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/psmyth12\/status\/1469205972895744000?s=20\">said Manning<\/a> in a statement. \u201cThat tells you how good of a person he was. He treated my kids like they were his own. He was there for every teammate\u2019s charity event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Following Manning&#8217;s retirement in 2015, Thomas would play two more seasons in Denver before a trade to the Houston Texans in October 2018. After a season-ending Achilles injury that season, the Texans released Thomas and the Patriots would sign him to a one-year contract prior to the onset of 2019 training camp.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It was also obvious that Patriots players, especially Tom Brady, clicked with Demaryius Thomas quickly that summer. Here&#39;s a clip of Brady and Thomas joking around on the sideline during the 2019 preseason.  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JFftdy1cP3\">pic.twitter.com\/JFftdy1cP3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DougKyed\/status\/1469176649052786689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AllbrightNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AllbrightNFL<\/a> Demaryius Thomas has passed away. <\/p>\n<p>He wasn\u2019t a Patriot for long, but it was truly a joy watching him play. Rest In Peace. <br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tkAGGkzTSC\">pic.twitter.com\/tkAGGkzTSC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PatsBuzz\/status\/1469159769168654336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Although his stint in New England lasted only a few months (he would be released during the final round of roster cuts), Thomas left a positive impact on quite a few current and former members of the team, who shared their reactions and condolences over social media.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/SweetFeet_White\/status\/1469161703640342530?s=20<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Edelman11\/status\/1469163005011234816?s=20<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Can\u2019t believe the DT news\u2026rest in heaven man\u2026spent a few weeks together and DT was flat out a GREAT dude\u2026impacted so many lives <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RIP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Devin&amp;Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/McCourtyTwins\/status\/1469166394994569217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/KVN_03\/status\/1469171366486163457?s=20<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Heartbroken! Love ya DT!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Wes Welker (@WesWelker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WesWelker\/status\/1469172390760370178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/jkbmyrs5\/status\/1469183997867667458?s=20<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BB_HulkSmash\/status\/1469204415315943429?s=20<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/TomBrady\/status\/1469275349368324104?s=20<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShaqDiesel_70\/status\/1469285934952820740?s=20<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We Lost a Real One. <br \/>RIP DT<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; JB (@NVBentley33) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NVBentley33\/status\/1469299678508421125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dang man\u2026 RIP D.T. And condolences to his fam<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Adrian Phillips (@Phillips_17) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Phillips_17\/status\/1469309995116281856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Its hard to believe the news of DT\u2019s passing.I always knew he was a great player watching him over the years but then I got a chance to be his teammate and immediately knew how great of a person he was too.His smile and personality were contagious. My prayers go out to his family<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brian Hoyer (@bhoyer7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bhoyer7\/status\/1469318124885491716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RIP DT. 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