The Atlanta Falcons today have announced that general manager Thomas Dimitroff has signed a multi-year contract extension. ?This extension of Thomas? contract ensures that he and Coach (Mike) Smith, whose contract was extended last month, will be able to continue to work together on solidifying the long-term sustainability and success of our football team,? Falcons owner & CEO Arthur M. Blank said. ?Thomas has proven himself to be a highly-skilled and talented general manager of our club, and I look forward to the Falcons reaping the benefits of his work for many years to come.? Following the 2010 season, Dimitroff was named NFL Executive of the Year by the Sporting News. He has won the award twice since being named the Falcons general manager in 2008.