Former NFL receiver, 33, had stage 2 CTE at time of death, tests reveal
Demaryius Thomas had stage 2 CTE at the time of his death. The former NFL receiver, who was found dead in his Georgia home on Dec. 9, was posthumously diagnosed, his family and the Concussion Legacy Foundation announced Tuesday. Doctors at Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center determined that Thomas had stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which has been associated with symptoms like paranoia and depression. Thomas, who died at 33 years old, had been retired from the NFL for less than six months. You don’t die from CTE,” McKee told ABC News.
mlive.comBroncos coach: Dan Campbell ‘classy’ for his role in Demaryius Thomas tribute to open game
DENVER -- After Demaryius Thomas died unexpectedly this week, the Denver Broncos began to plan a tribute to their former great. And head coach Vic Fangio phoned Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell over the weekend to help pull it off. Fangio wanted to open the game with the so-called “missing man” formation, sending just 10 players onto the field in honor of the late receiver. Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton ran onto the field, and the game began. A first-round pick of the Broncos in 2019, Thomas spent nine seasons with the Broncos.
mlive.comFormer NFL receiver Demaryius Thomas, whose mother had sentence commuted by Obama, dies at 33
Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas on Thursday was found dead at his home in Roswell, Ga., at age 33.Officials said preliminary information revealed that his death stems from a medical issue."Our investigators currently have no reason to believe otherwise," Tim Lupo, a public information officer for the police department in Roswell, said in a statement on Friday, according to The Associated Press.Thomas's first cousin LaTonya...
news.yahoo.comPro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33
ATLANTA (AP) — Demaryius Thomas, who earned five straight Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring during a prolific receiving career spent mostly with the Denver Broncos, has died at the age of 33. Thomas last played in the NFL in 2019, appearing in 11 games with 10 starts for the New York Jets. A native of Montrose, a tiny town in southeast Georgia, Thomas managed to make his mark collegiately as a receiver at Georgia Tech -- even after the school hired Paul Johnson to replace Chan Gailey as coach. Thomas finished his career at Georgia Tech with 120 receptions for 2,339 yards and 14 touchdowns in three seasons. In 143 career games, Thomas had 724 catches for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns.
mlive.comFreeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsigned
Freeman is still unsigned as Week 1 of the NFL season begins. Several familiar names and players on roster bubbles took turns on the unemployment line with some finding new jobs. Adrian Peterson was cut last week by Washington, but quickly landed in Detroit. Here's a look at notable available players at each position:QUARTERBACKSBlake Bortles, Cody Kessler, DeShone Kizer, Trevor Siemian, Drew Stanton. WIDE RECEIVERSAntonio Brown, Dez Bryant, Mohamed Sanu, Hakeem Butler, Quincy Enunwa, Chester Rogers, Demaryius Thomas, Jermaine Kearse, Ryan Grant, Jordan Matthews, Laquon Treadwell.
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Nick Foles A Top QB Option As He Returns From Injury
With bye week replacements soon to be a thing of the past, we can now focus on trying to land some players on the waiver wire that could come up big in the final six weeks of the fantasy season. QB Nick Foles, Jacksonville Jaguars Minshew Mania was fun while it lasted, but now Foles is healthy and ready to go. You wont find Tate on the waiver wire, but chances are Slayton is available in your league. TE Noah Fant, Denver Broncos Denvers bye week likely caused many to forget about Fants strong performance in Week 9. Follow him on Twitter here for all things fantasy football, New York Giants and more.
detroit.cbslocal.comFantasy Football Waiver Wire: Tannehill, Carr Solid Streaming Options At QB
QB Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans Dont look now but in his first two starts of the 2019 season, Tannehill has a 5:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio to go with over 500 passing yards. The Titans are always going to be a run-heavy offense, so Tannehill isnt likely to throw for 300 yards a game. QB Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders Carr picked apart the Texans secondary in Week 8, throwing for 285 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions in a 27-24 loss. Beasley was able to turn seven targets into three receptions for 41 yards and a score in Week 8. While concerns surrounding Sam Darnold continue to grow as the second-year quarterbacks struggles are increasing, it hasnt affected Thomas fantasy value.
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