Two Broncos stars open the 2017-18 season ranked among the top NFL players in officially licensed merchandise sales.

Linebacker Von Miller (ranked No. 13) and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (No. 37) were in the top 50 player sales list from March 1 through May 31 in figures released by the NFL Players Association Tuesday.

Miller is the highest ranking defensive player and moved up one spot overall from the 2016-17 year-end list. Thomas climbed four positions.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady jumped past Cowboys sophomores Ezekiel Elliott (No. 2) and Dak Prescott (No. 3) for the top overall spot. Colin Kaepernick ranked No. 39 even though he’s a free agent.

The Seahawks led all teams with five players. The Cowboys, Raiders and Steelers tied for second with four apiece.

For the first time, wide receivers led all positions with 16 players on the list. Quarterbacks, who are traditionally the perennial leaders, were second with 14, followed by defensive players (9), running backs (8) and tight ends (3). No kickers or punters made the list.

The sales list is based on overall sales of all NFL player licensed products from more than 70 NFLPA licensees. According to the NFLPA, licensees generated more than $1.6 billion in retail sales during the 2016-17 year.

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