The Broncos paid tribute to late receiver Demaryius Thomas on Sunday by lining up with 10 players in the formation on their first play from scrimmage.
DENVER — The Broncos lined up with 10 players in the formation on their first play from scrimmage Sunday against the Detroit Lions to honor former wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who was found dead last week at age 33. On a first-and-10 from the Denver 25-yard line to open the game, the 10 players stood motionless and waited for the play clock to wind down. They were assessed a delay-of-game penalty that the Lions quickly declined. The crowd cheered loudly, some chanting “D-T” before the play clock ran out. Thomas, who would have turned 34 on Christmas, was found dead in his home in Roswell, Georgia, on Thursday.
