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Demaryius Thomas's Family Believes He Died of Seizure

Demaryius Thomas, a former All-Pro wide receiver for the Broncos, died on Thursday. According to an AP report by Paul Newberry, Thomas's family believes he suffered a seizure while showering, leading to his death.

Thomas last played in the NFL in 2019, and officially announced his retirement in June '21. He spent most of his career with Denver, earning a pair of All-Pro selections and four trips to the Pro Bowl.

In a Friday statement, Roswell, Ga. police said that, "preliminary information is that his death stems from a medical issue, and our investigators currently have no reason to believe otherwise.