Free agent wide receiver Demaryius Thomas pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of careless driving resulting in injury.
The former Denver Broncos and Houston Texans player was behind the wheel near downtown Denver on Feb. 16 when he was speeding and lost control of his vehicle, causing it to roll over, police said. He and a male passenger sustained minor injuries. The second passenger, a woman, suffered more serious injuries that weren’t considered to be life-threatening.
Under terms of the agreement, Thomas must pay a $300 fine plus court costs, perform 50 hours of community service and serve one year of probation.
A felony vehicular assault charge was dismissed.
“It was important for me to accept responsibility for my careless driving,” Thomas said in a statement released by his attorneys. “I personally promise I will never put anyone at risk with that type of driving going forward.”
Thomas, 31, was the first-round draft pick of Denver in 2010 and had four Pro Bowl seasons with the Broncos. He was traded to the Houston Texans midway through last season.
He suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in Week 16. The Texans released him earlier this month.