Peyton Manning wins over hearts of NFL fans with touching gesture towards former teammate and friend Demaryius Thomas × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout NFL NFL Super Bowl News Peyton Manning wins over hearts of NFL fans with touching gesture towards former teammate and friend Demaryius Thomas By Zachary Roberts Modified 09 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Denver Broncos v Detroit Lions quarterback and wide receiver duo Peyton Manning and Demaryius Thomas had quite the relationship on the field. The two were an incredibly prolific duo during Manning's tenure with the Broncos, the team that Thomas played for most of his NFL career. What many fans may not have realized is that the two shared a powerful relationship off the field. They were more than teammates, they were friends. Naturally, Manning was shocked and heartbroken over the news of his friend's untimely passing. As a result, he decided he wanted to do something for his friend and help out the wide receiver's alma mater, Georgia Tech. Coley Harvey@ColeyHarveyDemaryius Thomas wasn’t only Peyton Manning’s most-targeted Broncos WR, he was also a friend. So when his friend died last December, Manning told Thomas’ alma mater he wanted to help.Here’s our @SportsCenter piece on how he did that this 8/8 Day:1829396Demaryius Thomas wasn’t only Peyton Manning’s most-targeted Broncos WR, he was also a friend. So when his friend died last December, Manning told Thomas’ alma mater he wanted to help.Here’s our @SportsCenter piece on how he did that this 8/8 Day: https://t.co/E713Zeavzb Manning and his wife used their foundation to open up a scholarship at Georgia Tech in Thomas' name. It was a touching tribute to honor the former Broncos star. NFL fans, Denver Broncos fans or not, are left speechless by the gesture of goodwill from the two-time Super Bowl champion. Mr Wonderful@theroxfan@ColeyHarvey @VicLombardi @SportsCenter I’m not crying…oh wait I guess I am. 3@ColeyHarvey @VicLombardi @SportsCenter I’m not crying…oh wait I guess I am. Aj Baalman@AjBaalman@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter great job Peyton. who's cutting the onions here? great job on this piece.1@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter great job Peyton. who's cutting the onions here? great job on this piece. SCChampions- Marie in Denver@BttrsweetsMarie@ColeyHarvey @VicLombardi @SportsCenter@ColeyHarvey @VicLombardi @SportsCenter https://t.co/4USDjiAxf0 Anthony Robinson@Anthony80462083@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter In a country so divided right now it’s great to see how one man impacted the life of his friend. So much so that he gave money to ensure others have an opportunity for success in life.1@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter In a country so divided right now it’s great to see how one man impacted the life of his friend. So much so that he gave money to ensure others have an opportunity for success in life. McKenney@Onlytrufan@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter This is an awesome way to honor a very special special person. DT touched so many people and continues to be deeply missed..4@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter This is an awesome way to honor a very special special person. DT touched so many people and continues to be deeply missed.. JASON SMITH@Nerty0w0Smith@ColeyHarvey @VicLombardi @SportsCenter He was always my favorite on the broncos long side with von1@ColeyHarvey @VicLombardi @SportsCenter He was always my favorite on the broncos long side with von Anthony Robinson@Anthony80462083@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter Love conquers all Peyton and Demaryius are class people.2@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter Love conquers all Peyton and Demaryius are class people. Benjamin Trelles Jr@btrellesjr@ColeyHarvey @DanMathewsATL @SportsCenter First Class.3@ColeyHarvey @DanMathewsATL @SportsCenter First Class. #Mini PR@chaneequa@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter Top shelf1@ColeyHarvey @SportsCenter Top shelf August 8 will be known as 88 day at Georgia Tech to honor the receiver who wore 8 in college and 88 in the NFL. Peyton Manning and Demaryius Thomas incredible 2013 It may have ended with one of the most lopsided Super Bowl losses in history, but it's impossible to ignore how good the 2013 Denver Broncos were. Their defense wasn't the juggernaut it was when they took home the trophy in 2015, but their offense was an all-timer. Demaryius Thomas had a Pro Bowl year that season, posting 92 receptions for 1,430 yards. He scored 14 times that season, a career high and was honored as a second-team All-Pro. The wideout was a huge reason for the Broncos' Super Bowl run. He's also the reason for the record-breaking season his quarterback enjoyed, but he's not the sole reason. Los Angeles Chargers v Denver Broncos Julius Thomas and Eric Decker combined with Thomas to make a formidable trio for the legendary quarterback to throw to. The quarterback posted incredible numbers en route to a Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection. His 5,477 yards and 55 touchdowns, as well as 450 completions and 569 attempts were league leaders. He had an astounding 79.0 QBR and a 342.3 yards per game. His 55 touchdown passes were a record then that still stands today. 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