The Atlanta Falcons are signing defensive end Cameron Thomas to a three-year, $33 million extension, according to a report from ESPN insider Adam Schefter. Thomas signed a one-year deal with the Falcons in the offseason and has performed better than anyone anticipated.
With this reported extension, Thomas will remain in Atlanta through the 2029 NFL season.
"The Falcons and EDGE Cameron Thomas reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $33 million, tying him to Atlanta through the 2029 season, per Ian Rapoport and me,"reported Schefter. "Equity Sports CEO Chris Cabott and Falcons GM Ian Cunningham and SVP Bryce Johnston wrapped up the agreement Thursday night."
The 26-year-old entered the league as a third-round pick with the Arizona
Cardinals but only lasted two seasons with his original team. Thomas later played for Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski with the Cleveland Browns from 2024-2025. He followed Stefanski from Cleveland to Atlanta and it worked out well for both parties.
Thomas has recorded 25 tackles (9 solo), 12 QB hits, two sacks and one forced fumble in nine games this season for the Falcons. With James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker out, the team needed someone else to step up. Thus far, Thomas has more than answered the bell.
It will be interesting to see what this defense can do once it gets fully healthy. Pearce just returned from suspension and Walker is out until the 2027 campaign due to tearing his ACL during training camp.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons sign DE Cameron Thomas to 3-year extension
