Through all the gossip, rumors and consternation, the Denver Broncos and Demaryius Thomas reportedly came to terms Wednesday on a five-year, $70 million deal with $43.5 million guaranteed.
News of the deal came down with less than a half-hour left in the window for players with the franchise tag to negotiate long-term deals.
Here are some of the top tweets from the MHS team, the Mile High City and around the NFL that surfaced following the news:
Thrilled to reach a long-term deal with Demaryius. He is one of the NFL’s top WRs & will continue to be a big part of the Broncos' success!!
— John Elway (@johnelway) July 15, 2015
No way DT and Dez were walking away from this kind of security. No way they were missing games. This game is played every year.
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) July 15, 2015
Great job by Elway.
— James Merilatt (@jamesmerilatt) July 15, 2015
Don't overlook importance to #Broncos of having franchise tag now for Von Miller in 2016 – especially after Justin Houston's $100M contract
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) July 15, 2015
Players I've been in contact with this morning assured me that the deal would get done and now all are very happy to have DT secured.
— Spano (@BrandonSpano) July 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/TheBennyBash/status/621404676441817088
Done deal!
— Rod Mackey (@RodMackeySports) July 15, 2015
Now, go learn the new freakin offense!
— Robin Carlin (@robincarlin) July 15, 2015
Superior faxing https://t.co/jduzLroYUB
— Darren McKee (@DMacSportsCO) July 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/5280shirtshop/status/621405158073708545
Trying to be humble … oh what the heck … Called it 🙂 https://t.co/Oy8tLa2FLU
— Mark Kiszla (@markkiszla) July 15, 2015
Maybe Manning didn't make DT but can DT make Osweiler? Thats what the #Broncos are banking $43.5 million on.
— Adam Kinney (@adamrkinney) July 15, 2015
