ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—The message from Demaryius Thomas was just to congratulate Garett Bolles on being drafted. It meant so much to the Denver Broncos left tackle that, even years later, he still has the exchange stored on his phone. Thomas was always thinking of others. The five-time Pro Bowl receiver found the time to make a difference, whether it was working with a young wideout, signing autographs, attending a football clinic or welcoming a teammate. The football community was devastated by the loss of Thomas, who died Thursday night in his suburban Atlanta home at 33—nearly six months after officially announcing his NFL retirement. To honor him, the Broncos players will wear a decal on their helmets Sunday against Detroit. There will also be a video tribute at the stadium and a moment of silence for the charismatic receiver. “His smile lit up a room every time he walked in,” said …
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