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Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Broncos buying up land at potential stadium location
The Denver Broncos have repeatedly emphasized that all options are on the table for their stadium plan, including the possibility of staying at Empower Field at Mile High. Meanwhile, as the front office explores potential options, the team has been buying up land for a potential stadium site. The team has purchased $146 million worth of properties around Burnham Yard since September, according to a report from Justin Wingerter of BusinessDen. Advertisement That site is about a move southeast of the team's current stadium, which the Broncos lease from the city. That lease runs through 2031. In a statement to BusinessDen, the team repeated its stance about considering all options. 'As we've previously shared, we are involved in a comprehensive process regarding the future of our stadium,' the team told BusinessDen. 'No determinations have been made as we continue to evaluate several options in and around the Denver metro area.' If the Broncos do build a new stadium (at Burnham Yard or elsewhere), the team's chances of hosting major events like the Super Bowl will increase dramatically. The team has repeatedly said nothing has been determined yet, but there has been heavy speculation that the club will ultimately decide to build a new stadium. Advertisement Denver's NFL franchise is owned by the Walter-Penner family, with Greg Penner the controlling owner. They purchased the club in 2022 for $4.65 billion. The Broncos are currently working on major renovations at their training facility, and the ownership group has already spent more than $100 million on upgrades to Empower Field at Mile High. The ownership group has not been afraid to splash money to upgrade the team's facilities. Perhaps a new stadium is next on the to-do list. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL news: Broncos buying up land at potential stadium location
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Broncos expected to host fewer fans at training camp during construction
The Denver Broncos are busy building a new world-class facility with hopes of having it completed in 2026. The construction won't interrupt the team's football activities, but it will impact fans this summer. The Broncos had a training camp capacity limit of 3,000 fans last year, but that number will likely be lower in 2025. The team is considering temporary bleachers for this summer's practices with a capacity set below 1,000 fans. Advertisement 'We're coming up with a good plan," team owner and CEO Greg Penner said in March. "We want to be in our facility for training camp, given [that] it's a great place. Teams actually like coming to us for joint practices. It's not going to be perfect this year. We'll probably come up with something where we could accommodate 800-900 fans in some temporary bleachers. We'll have it open. "I don't know the exact number, but we'll have a number of practices that are open to fans, and we'll accommodate them. We really want to make that happen. Again, the intent is for this to only be one training camp where it really affects us.' Last year, Denver announced its training camp schedule in late June with practices beginning in late July and running through mid-August. The team will likely follow a similar timeline this year, but that is yet to be confirmed. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Construction will impact training camp capacity
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Demaryius Thomas selected to enter Broncos' Ring of Fame
May 28 - The late Demaryius Thomas, who starred as a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos for 8 1/2 seasons, will be inducted into their Ring of Fame at halftime of their game vs. the New York Giants on Oct. 19. The Broncos made the announcement Tuesday, and Thomas was the only former player or coach selected to be added by the team's Ring of Fame committee this year. Thomas died Dec. 9, 2021, at the age of 33. Cause of death, according to the Fulton County (Ga.) medical examiner, was listed as "complications of a seizure disorder." In a statement, Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner said Thomas' selection to the Ring of Fame was "a testament to the indelible mark he left on our organization and community. One of the most beloved players and greatest wide receivers in franchise history, Demaryius inspired our fans with breathtaking athleticism, record-setting performances and joyful, infectious spirit." Thomas was selected by the Broncos out of Georgia Tech in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2010 draft and played in Denver until being traded to the Houston Texans in October 2018. He played seven games with the Texans, then played his final season with the New York Jets in 2019. Thomas was named to the Pro Bowl five times (all with the Broncos) and was a second-team NFL All-Pro twice. He finished his nine seasons in Denver as the team's second-leading receiver (9,055 yards), behind only Rod Smith. He is third in franchise history in catches (665). He finished his 10-season career with 724 catches, 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns. Thomas flourished most with Hall of Famer Peyton Manning under center from 2012 to 2015, posting at least 90 catches and 1,300 yards in all four seasons. The Broncos also won Super Bowl 50 to close the 2015 season. Thomas was known for his upbeat attitude and efforts to help those in need, making him one of the franchise's most popular players. He was involved in many local outreach programs and charities. The Oct. 19 event is part of Denver's annual alumni weekend. --Field Level Media
New York Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Demaryius Thomas, Super Bowl 50 champion who died in 2021, elected into Broncos Ring of Honor
Demaryius Thomas, the All-Pro wide receiver and Super Bowl 50 champion who died in 2021 at the age of 33, has been elected into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame, the team announced Tuesday. Thomas played parts of 10 seasons with the Broncos and earned all five of his Pro Bowl berths while playing in Denver. His induction into the Ring of Fame comes in his first year of eligibility. Thomas died on Dec. 9, 2021 due to complications from a seizure disorder. Researchers at Boston University posthumously diagnosed Thomas with stage 2 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. The ultimate Bronco. Demaryius Thomas has been selected to the #BroncosROF!#LLDT 🧡 — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 27, 2025 Thomas will be officially inducted into the Ring of Fame in Week 7 as the Broncos host the New York Giants. The ceremony will coincide with a celebration of the 10th anniversary of Denver's Super Bowl 50 victory over the Carolina Panthers, a fitting bit of symmetry for a player who played a significant role in the group's success. Advertisement 'Demaryius Thomas' election to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame — in his first year of eligibility — is a testament to the indelible mark he left on our organization and community,' Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner said in a statement. 'One of the most beloved players and greatest wide receivers in franchise history, Demaryius inspired our fans with breathtaking athleticism, record-setting performances and a joyful, infectious spirit. While we wish 'D.T.' was with us to celebrate this special moment, we look forward to honoring Demaryius alongside his Super Bowl 50 teammates during an unforgettable Alumni Weekend.' Thomas, a first-round pick by the Broncos out of Georgia Tech in 2010, is No. 2 on the Broncos' all-time list in receiving yards (9,055) and touchdown receptions (60), behind only Rod Smith. He is third in receptions (665) behind Smith and Shannon Sharpe. During the four seasons Thomas played with Peyton Manning in Denver (2012-15), he was second in the NFL in receptions (402) and receiving yards (5,787) and third in receiving touchdowns (41). He helped Manning and the Broncos produce the most prolific offense in NFL history in 2013, when Denver scored 606 points. 'He was a big reason why I came out here to play,' Manning, who created a scholarship in the receiver's honor, said shortly after Thomas' death. His most iconic play, though, came the season before Manning arrived as a free agent. In a 2011 AFC wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thomas caught a slant from Tim Tebow on the first play of overtime and ran away from the Steelers' defense for an 80-yard, game-winning touchdown, his sprint to the end zone accompanied by the thunderous roar of Denver's home crowd. 'For Demaryius and our family, this is a dream come true,' Katina Smith, Thomas' mother, said in a statement. 'Like I told Mr. Greg Penner, one of the things D.T. always said was he didn't want to be forgotten when he was finished with the game. It wasn't just about football for him but how he wanted to be remembered as a person. This will make Demaryius' dream come true to be part of the prestigious Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. It's definitely going to be emotional and I'm honored to represent him. I know D.T. is smiling in heaven with this exciting news that came out today.' Advertisement Thomas' tragic death came as a shock to the football world. He was less than three weeks shy of his 34th birthday and only one year into retirement. A handful of his former teammates, including wide receiver Courtland Sutton, were still on Denver's roster at the time of his death. They played with heavy hearts just days after his death, beating the Detroit Lions while paying tribute to Thomas by putting only 10 players on the field for the game's first play. Fittingly, Sutton, who joined the Broncos during Thomas' last season in Denver, was the player who then lined up in Thomas' outside receiver spot after the opening play. '(Sutton) was instantly a little brother, and DT said, 'I'm going to help you become a better player.' That was the person,' Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who was the team's head coach during two of Thomas' seasons in Denver, said in 2023. 'I always say about players that sometimes the player and the person are separate. His person was so, so special, and it's really rare where you have the player and the person who are both that special, and he was that guy.'
CBS News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Demaryius Thomas selected for Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Denver Broncos have announced that the late Demaryius Thomas has been elected to the team's Ring of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Thomas spent 8-plus seasons with the Broncos after being drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft. One of the best receivers in Broncos history, Thomas made 5 Pro Bowls and was a member of the Super Bowl 50 championship team. He holds numerous Broncos records including receiving yards in a regular season (1,619 in 2014) and receiving touchdowns in a season (14 in 2013). His impact wasn't just felt on the gridiron but also in the lockerroom and Denver community. Thomas was a fan favorite and one of the most beloved players in franchise history. In 2021, Thomas was found unconscious in his home of Roswell, Georgia and was later pronounced dead. The cause of death was believed to be seizures. "Demaryius Thomas' election to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame - in his first year of eligibility - is a testament to the indelible mark he left on our organization and community," team owners Greg and Carrie Penner said in a statement. "While we wish D-T was with us to celebrate this special moment, we look forward to honoring Demaryius along side his Super Bowl 50 teammates during an unforgettable alumni weekend."
