​In March, free agent defensive end Cameron Thomas signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Falcons. He has played well enough that the Falcons are keeping him around, and paying him a lot more money.Thomas and the Falcons have reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension through the 2029 season, according to ESPN. The report says the deal is worth “up to” $33 million, which generally means he won’t actually make $11 million a year, but will make a lot more than $3.1 million a year.Originally a third-round pick of the Cardinals in 2022, but was traded to the Chiefs after two years, was waived by the Chiefs and then claimed by the Browns. He was never a major impact player in any of his previous NFL stops, but this year he has started every game for the Falcons.Now the Falcons expect Thomas to be a starter for years to come.