The Cleveland Browns didn't just welcome back an old friend by signing Joe Flacco this week. They also sent ripples throughout the quarterback market ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. They amped up pressure on trade acquisition Kenny Pickett for an anticipated summer competition.

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer shared what the Joe Flacco signing with the Cleveland Browns really indicates about a potential Kirk Cousins trade from the Atlanta Falcons.

Cousins has a no-trade clause that is working to his favor, as he can utilize that to his advantage until the Falcons find a trade that the veteran quarterback likes. It is also heavily clear that Cousins does not want to be a backup and believes he is still a starting caliber quarterback in the NFL at 36 years old.