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Thomas was found dead at his home in Georgia on
Dec. 9 at age 33, but the Fulton County coroner has not released
a cause of death. His family suspected seizures resulting from a
2019 car accident might have caused his death.
The former Denver Broncos star began displaying erratic
behavior, including mood changes and isolation, in 2020,
according to his family.
"His mood would change, and he would also isolate himself
sometimes," said Katina Stuckey Smith, Thomas' mother, in an
interview with ABC. "He was, like, ‘Mom, I don't know what's
going on with my body. You know, I gotta get myself together,'
and he said, ‘I don't feel like myself anymore.'"
Neuropathologist Dr. Ann McKee, part of the Boston University
brain research team, told ABC that Thomas most likely died after
having a seizure. The condition isn't commonly associated with
CTE.
A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Thomas played eight-plus seasons
with the Broncos, who drafted him in the first round in 2010 and
traded him to Houston in October 2018.
He won Super Bowl 50 with Denver and recorded 724 catches for
9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns in 143 career games with the
Broncos, Texans (2018) and New York Jets (2019). He signed with
New England in 2019 but never appeared in a game for the
Patriots.
--Field Level Media
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