CLEVELAND, Ohio — As expected, the Falcons are paying quarterback Kirk Cousins, who’s been on the Browns’ radar as a veteran bridge, his $10 million bonus and keeping him around — for now. Cleveland.com has been reporting that the Falcons aren’t expected to trade or release Cousins, 36, before the NFL Draft April 24-26.

Things have been quiet on the Cleveland Browns front at the start of NFL free agency, as expected, the team looks to reset in the post-Deshaun Watson world.

The Atlanta Falcons plan to keep Kirk Cousins on their roster past the 4 p.m. ET deadline Saturday, multiple outlets reported. As a result, the quarterback's $10 million roster bonus that is due in 2026 will be fully guaranteed.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett could be set to star for the Cleveland Browns. Pickett, who was introduced earlier this week, said that he would welcome any competition, including Russell Wilson, but he views himself as a starting quarterback in the NFL.

Talking for the first time since he was traded to the Browns, what Kenny Pickett said of his opportunity with Cleveland & playing in the AFC North again

The Browns are still shopping for another quarterback to join Pickett and Deshaun Watson, who is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon injury that could force him to miss some of