The New England Patriots agreed to trade second-year quarterback Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, leaving Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins as the unquestioned top quarterback potentially available via trade.

The Dallas Cowboys traded for New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton Thursday. Here's what the Cowboys' quarterback depth chart looks like:

After weeks of speculation, the New England Patriots have finally decided to trade Joe Milton III. The team is trading the young quarterback to the Dallas Cowboys, as confirmed by CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank knows when to listen, and that's what he did during his recent phone call with quarterback Kirk Cousins. While speaking at the NFL owners meetings, Blank described his hour-long conversation with Cousins.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said backup QB Kirk Cousins has made him and others aware he would like to be a starter, leading to the thought that Cousins would be very willing to waive his no-trade clause. Morris said they have not reached a point where those discussions have…