Peyton Manning Gives Demaryius Thomas Game Ball for His Mother Who Was Released from Jail After 15 Years

© Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas says Peyton Manning’s passes have more “zip” on them so far in training camp.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas had someone in the stands watching him that helped motivate him during Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers: his mother. 

Katina Smith, who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison for cocaine trafficking, was recently released in November after serving 15 years. On Sunday, she was finally able to see her son play football for the first time at Sports Authority Field.

A great moment happened after the final seconds ticked off at the end of the game, when Peyton Manning handed Thomas the game ball and told him to give it to his mother.

 

Great seeing @DemaryiusT mom get a chance to watch him play! Great win! #BroncosCountry #PITvsDEN #AFCChampionship pic.twitter.com/HzQ7SjkBO2

— Marquay Baul (@MarquayBaul) January 18, 2016

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Thomas caught up with his mother after the game, where the celebrating continued with his teammates and their families.

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Source: The Sports Daily | Matt Birch