Falcons Extend OLB Cameron Thomas

Cameron Thomas joined the Falcons on a one-year deal in March. The edge rusher’s next contract is also with Atlanta, but it is far more lucrative.

Thomas has agreed to a three-year extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport report. This pact has a maximum value of $33MM. Thomas inked a deal worth just over $3MM in free agency, but he has played his way into a considerable raise through the first half of the season. This extension is now official, per a team announcement.

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