Falcons agree to three-year extension with EDGE Cameron Thomas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have signed EDGE Cameron Thomas to a three-year, $33 million deal, extending his contract through 2029. Thomas has emerged as the team's top edge defender in 2026, leading the Falcons with 26 pressures and demonstrating solid run defense. With injuries to other players, he has taken on a significant workload this season, prompting the Falcons to secure his future under contract ahead of free agency. The front office aims to build around a young core at the position.
- •Cameron Thomas signs a three-year extension worth up to $33 million.
- •Thomas leads the Falcons in pressures and has recorded two sacks this season.
- •The contract ties him to Atlanta through 2029.
- •His performance has been critical due to injuries in the linebacker group.
- •The Falcons are building a young core at the EDGE position.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons lock up EDGE Cameron Thomas with 3-year deal
"Thomas has been the team’s most effective edge defender in 2026, and the Falcons are rewarding that with a new deal.
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