July 15, 2015 – Demaryius Thomas ends holdout after signing five-year, $70 million contract
It nearly came down to the 2 p.m. MDT deadline, but the Denver Broncos and Demaryius Thomas came to terms on a long-term deal worth $70 million over five years. Denver had previously used the franchise tag on Thomas, but he had refused to sign the one-year contract while negotiating a longer deal. Thomas would go on to have another 100-reception, 1,000-yard season and pass Steve Watson and Ed McCaffrey to rank fourth on the franchise’s all-time receiving yards list. He would also join the top five in receptions and touchdowns in 2015.