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Family of Demaryius Thomas speaks for 1st time since his death at age 33 | GMA

The family of the NFL Super Bowl champion are sharing what they've learned about his suffering with stage 2 CTE and how they hope it will help future athletes.
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  • @rebekahwhitcomb2396
    @rebekahwhitcomb23962 жыл бұрын

    Still cannot believe DT is gone. I’ve never had this kind of emotion towards a player I’ve never met. DT seemed like a genuine class act kind of dude. Obviously nobody’s perfect, but the way BayBay treated his friends, teammates, fans, and etc. he always treats them with respect and dignity. As a Denver Broncos fan, DT is beyond missed. I hope Denver puts him in the Broncos Hall of Fame. He played a huge part in Denver making it to the playoffs and then the Super Bowl.

  • @MRVV7717
    @MRVV77172 жыл бұрын

    RIP DT, obviously never knew you personally but still had love for you from afar #YoungLegend

  • @gaylesallee9635
    @gaylesallee96352 жыл бұрын

    DT I miss you so much! I am so sorry this happened to you.You were one of the best! Peyton and you on that field were amazing together! I also will never forget how you gave back to others and your community. There was not a child you did not know you always made them feel special and that you were their friend .DT you were a good, good, man, a legend ,I will never forget you,Rest in Peace

  • @drphot6050
    @drphot60502 жыл бұрын

    Bittersweet story I wished he would've stuck with basketball he'll probably be here and healthier.

  • @larrycoleman9513
    @larrycoleman95132 жыл бұрын

    It only takes getting hit hard enough 1 time to develop brain damage. Cte is the degenerative disease after the first initial brain damage. Getting hit in your head, boxing, football can all lead to cte early this or later in life. There’s a reason those sports have very low shelf life.

  • @gjte2947

    @gjte2947

    2 жыл бұрын

    CTE is caused by repetitive small hits which is why it’s most common in linemen

  • @phild8095

    @phild8095

    2 жыл бұрын

    Headline I saw today, 8/6/22, "Autopsy reveals Demaryius Thomas died from complications of seizure disorder." Family said he had CTE. Football killed this man. A lot of our "heroes" have died like this. I'm disgusted that I ever watched a football game. How civilized am I? How civilized do I want to be?

  • @Ishebrjfufiej
    @Ishebrjfufiej Жыл бұрын

    I met his sister right before he died. Him and his family were great people

  • @russlimm
    @russlimm2 жыл бұрын

    The greatest Bronco WR in my lifetime. R.I.P DT.

  • @Southwestniga
    @Southwestniga2 жыл бұрын

    Man I feel for my brotha rest up champ💪🏽

  • @davidproctor3246
    @davidproctor32463 ай бұрын

    May DT continue to Rest In Peace. I am sending my continued prayers to his entire family. God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

  • @gd70693
    @gd7069310 ай бұрын

    😢 May he rest in power!

  • @whiteykastle8645
    @whiteykastle8645 Жыл бұрын

    God bless

  • @afnfBigThreat97
    @afnfBigThreat97 Жыл бұрын

    Football killed em but he isn't the only one.

  • @tolc9265
    @tolc92652 жыл бұрын

    I knew it. Just like Aaron Hernandez. His parents look good and at peace.

  • @timhaley3459
    @timhaley34592 жыл бұрын

    Here is a principle in the Bible "book" of Proverbs, that fits not just Demaryius Thomas death, but so many others too, causing a person to stay "out of harm's way": "The shrewd one sees the danger (such as CTEs) and conceals himself (refraining from impact sports like football), but the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences (showing no regard for either their own life or that of others)."(Prov 22:3) At Proverbs 22:5, it says this: "Thorns and traps are in the crooked man’s path (bringing injury upon himself by ignoring all the evidence that impact sports causes, perhaps chasing after the dollar or fame), but whoever values his life keeps far away from them." So, wise people avoid damaging their bodies for either "fun" (as in taking drugs or living an immoral lifestyle) or through a line of "work", such as tackle football, knowing that in their later years they will not be paying for their "fun" or so-called "work", for Galatians 6:7 states: "Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a person is sowing, this he will also reap." By applying Bible principles and commands, a person can avoid so much of the headaches that the "world" brings on itself, and at God's time table after Jesus Millennial reign, these ones can enjoy everlasting life as "meek" ones (Ps 37:11, 29) on a paradise earth in perfect peace, security, health, love and weather.(Rev 21:3-5)

  • @flyingcolors96

    @flyingcolors96

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re the type of Christian that makes people hate Christians, thus turning people away from Christ. The exact opposite of what you were called to do.

  • @RenakMusic44

    @RenakMusic44

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re the reason people don’t take Christianity seriously anymore. You’re a fucking prick don’t speak on Thomas like you knew him. Why you assume he played for fame or money? Oh that’s right cause you’re ignorant. It ever cross your mind he loved the game and it was a huge factor of his life. Sitting here saying that about him on this is disrespectful to his death. Saying he’s not “wise” cause he wanted to do something he loved…yet apparently you’re mister wise man over here judging the death of a man you never knew while sitting behind a computer screen. Get a grip and don’t say dumb shit. I love religion but you’re ignorant and shallow.

  • @sharesecombs2381
    @sharesecombs23812 жыл бұрын

    🙏💕

  • @Victor-it6bv
    @Victor-it6bv2 жыл бұрын

    Ban Football. It's a gladiator sport.

  • @Bladez8383

    @Bladez8383

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too much money involved

  • @phild8095

    @phild8095

    2 жыл бұрын

    Headline I saw today, 8/6/22, "Autopsy reveals Demaryius Thomas died from complications of seizure disorder." Family said he had CTE. Football killed this man. A lot of our "heroes" have died like this. I'm disgusted that I ever watched a football game. How civilized am I? How civilized do I want to be?

  • @ghostchant7676

    @ghostchant7676

    Жыл бұрын

    What about boxing? What about mma? These players get paid millions of dollars to play a game they love. Gladiator sport is a bit dramatic there Victor.

  • @forboysbyboys8421
    @forboysbyboys84212 жыл бұрын

    Tackle football should be banned til college and I love football

  • @larrycoleman9513

    @larrycoleman9513

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can get cte in one tackle or fight. It just continues to progress hence degenerative disease.

  • @_________.

    @_________.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@larrycoleman9513no. That’s not true at all.

  • @ritamix33
    @ritamix33Ай бұрын

    Omg.....football can really ruin your body!

  • @scottcharney1091
    @scottcharney1091 Жыл бұрын

    Down with this stupid sport.

  • @rdaniel4187
    @rdaniel41872 жыл бұрын

    Was he vaccinated?

  • @jarrettpeters6225

    @jarrettpeters6225

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bruh

  • @phild8095

    @phild8095

    2 жыл бұрын

    Headline I saw today, 8/6/22, "Autopsy reveals Demaryius Thomas died from complications of seizure disorder." Family said he had CTE. Football killed this man. A lot of our "heroes" have died like this. I'm disgusted that I ever watched a football game. How civilized am I? How civilized do I want to be?

  • @rdaniel4187

    @rdaniel4187

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jarrettpeters6225 do they not establish if you had a seatbelt on or had been drinking after a car accident?

  • @rdaniel4187

    @rdaniel4187

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@phild8095 seen similar articles. Not one addressed if he was vaccinated or not.

  • @mekverseedits

    @mekverseedits

    11 ай бұрын

    @@rdaniel4187why do y’all think every young person who dies of some health related complication is associated to the Covid vaccine??

  • @ImPacosTacos
    @ImPacosTacos2 жыл бұрын

    I see the angle we gunna take here, sue the NFL for CTE, even though his changes began after a 2019 car accident. Yup it was the NFL, not the car Accident that caused immediate changes to the person LOL

  • @Buddynextdoor_

    @Buddynextdoor_

    2 жыл бұрын

    I doubt they’ll sue the nfl probably whoever was treating him but don’t change the narrative and make it about a car accident. It probably was the tipping point but being a 6’4 receiver with size for ten years. He took a lot of shots

  • @Klako-ls6yt

    @Klako-ls6yt

    2 жыл бұрын

    CTE is typically caused by repeated head trauma, meaning the car accident on its own couldn’t have caused Thomas to get CTE. Football and the NFL has a problem with head trauma that it has to figure out. Each time you hear helmets clashing at the line of scrimmage, those players have taken a hit that can push them towards CTE.

  • @dogpd3

    @dogpd3

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Klako-ls6yt exactly. The car crash didnt help but it was those 9 years of playing killed him

  • @MRVV7717

    @MRVV7717

    2 жыл бұрын

    "I see the angle" you're taking here by playing Dr even though you've never taken a med class let alone practiced in medicine, don't speak on things you're ignorant to

  • @Klako-ls6yt

    @Klako-ls6yt

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dogpd3 Yup. And the hits don't even have to be particularly hard either. As long as there is some sort of impact that affects the brain, it can cause CTE. Scott Vermillion, a former MLS player, was recently found to have had CTE. If soccer players can develop CTE from heading the ball, that's a terrible sign for NFL players.

  • @airmason14
    @airmason148 ай бұрын

    these idiots thought it would be okay for him to alone

  • @katinasmith9493

    @katinasmith9493

    6 ай бұрын

    You are so disgusting and disrespectful for this comment.

  • @samuelscretching9015
    @samuelscretching90152 жыл бұрын

    WOAH WOAH WOAH!!! #’s DONT LIE PEOPLE DO🎯 I need to pay no attention was wondering WHY they kept bringing this up like we KNEW AWHILE AGO. 33 AGAIN 😳😳😳😳 WILSON IS 33 years old wearing #3 JAVONTE WILLIAMS is #33 SURPRISE rookie running back now ranked #3 ALREADY they know what really going on Thomas death wasn’t even ALL OVER. Took AWHILE to hit sports center. They throw this stuff in our faces even CONTROL what we READ. WHY they soo obsessed with # 33 . # 3 ranked defense last season 👁

  • @tyrellwinston9910
    @tyrellwinston9910 Жыл бұрын

    #88 #DB4L 💪💪