Shots of the Game
Shots of the Game: An emotional reunion with Demaryius Thomas
Days after being traded to the Texans, Demaryius Thomas made his return to Broncos Stadium at Mile High for the first time as an opponent. It was an emotional day, and these photos capture the bond Thomas shares with the team that was his home for nearly nine years and the bonds he built with the teammates and staff members he got to know in that time.
The pregame scene before the NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
The pregame scene before the NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
The pregame scene before the NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
A Denver Broncos fan wears former Denver Broncos and current Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas's jersey as he enters Mile High Stadium with a sign thanking Thomas for his years in Denver prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos action against the Houston Texans during the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 04, 2018. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Demaryius Thomas recognized prior to kickoff of the NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
Demaryius Thomas recognized prior to kickoff of the NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
Demaryius Thomas recognized prior to kickoff of the NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (87) greets Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) at midfield prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Von Miller takes a photo with Demaryius Thomas after the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.
Von Miller takes a photo with Demaryius Thomas and his mother, Katina Smith, the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.
Peyton Manning and his children, Marshall and Mosley, take a photo with Demaryius Thomas and his family after the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.
Demaryius Thomas meets with Peyton Manning's children, Marshall and Mosley, after the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.
Demaryius Thomas meets with Peyton Manning's children, Marshall and Mosley, after the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.
Peyton Manning hugs Demaryius Thomas after the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.
Demaryius Thomas hugs Marshall Manning, Peyton Manning's son, after the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.
Demaryius Thomas hugs Von Miller during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018.
