Demaryius Thomas has announced his retirement from the NFL.

Thomas was the first of two first-round picks for the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL draft and spent nine seasons with the team. Thomas played in 10 seasons overall and finished with 724 catches for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns. 

"D.T. was the complete package as a wide receiver, growing into one of the very best at his position,'' Broncos president of football operations John Elway said in a statement announcing the news. "The combination of his size, speed, strength and athleticism was unmatched. Demaryius' remarkable consistency and production were instrumental in our offense setting historic records and our team winning a lot of games, including two AFC Championships and Super Bowl 50.''