Bailey Zappe - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Jets need to shut down the growing Cade Klubnik questions Bleacher Report is the latest outlet to predict New York Jets rookie Cade Klubnik, not Bailey Zappe, will be the backup quarterback behind G...

JUNE 27 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Bailey Zappe's Jets QB2 Hopes Given Life Despite Minicamp Struggles Bailey Zappe didn't have the best of performances at minicamp, but the Jets HC Aaron Glenn isn't shutting the door on the backup QB competit...

JUNE 21 • SI.COM

Cade Klubnik's OTA Injury Opens Small Window for Jets' Bailey Zappe The New York Jets’ quarterback room has been the topic of discussion this offseason. Even though they have Geno Smith penciled in as their s...

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

Jets fans should be irate after this bizarre Cade Klubnik insult Sports Illustrated called New York Jets rookie Cade Klubnik the league’s worst backup despite Bailey Zappe being the likely No. 2 quarterbac...

JUNE 8 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Competing for backup role Zappe is serving as the second-team quarterback for the Jets during organized team activities, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

Impact Zappe has nine career regular-season starts, giving him more experience than fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik and second-year pro Brady Cook. With Geno Smith locked in as the team's starter, Zappe, Klubnik and Cook are competing in an "open competition" for the backup role, per Cimini.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey Zappe is poised for his own Mac Jones moment New York Jets backup quarterback Bailey Zappe can parlay his latest role into possibly a stronger payday next offseason, similar to Mac Jone...

MAY 31 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Aaron Glenn provides update on backup QB competition behind Geno Smith New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn provided an update on the team's backup quarterback competition behind Geno Smith and revealed Bailey Z...

MAY 28 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Mid rounds, big dreams: QBs selected later in NFL draft strive for success despite long odds

Carson Beck had his fans and also some detractors during the NFL draft process, which explains why the quarterback fell to the third round before being selected by the Arizona Card...

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Bailey Zappe somehow has a real path to the Jets' backup QB job Don't look now, but former Patriots draft pick Bailey Zappe somehow has a legitimate chance to win the New York Jets' backup quarterback job...

MAY 15 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Geno Smith set to return to the Jets in a trade with the Raiders, AP source says

The New York Jets are acquiring quarterback Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Lands future deal with Jets Zappe signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Monday.

Impact The state of the Jets' quarterback room is in flux heading into the 2026 campaign, so Zappe looks poised to have a realistic chance at a roster spot. Zappe has 15 NFL appearances (nine starts) under his belt, with all of those having come for the Jets' AFC East rival Patriots, but he didn't appear in a regular-season game in 2025.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Former Patriots Quarterback Reportedly Signs Contract With Jets Former Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe has reportedly signed a futures contract with the Jets on Monday.

JANUARY 12 • NESN.COM

Reverts to practice squad Zappe reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Zappe stepped into the Browns' backup quarterback role behind Shedeur Sanders during Sunday's win over the Steelers due to the absence of Dillon Gabriel (shoulder). Zappe could reprise the QB2 role against the Bengals in Week 18 if Gabriel is not cleared to play.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Promote Former Patriots QB Bailey Zappe For Week 17 Former New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe has been promoted to the active roster for the Cleveland Browns' Week 17 matchup.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • NESN.COM

Elevated for Week 17 Zappe has been elevated from the practice squad Saturday in advance of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Zappe will stand to either handle third-string QB duties versus Pittsburgh, or act as the No. 2 option behind Shedeur Sanders in the event that Dillon Gabriel (shoulder), who is listed as questionable, can't play. The last time Zappe saw the field was to make a single start for Cleveland in 2024, in which he completed 16 of 31 pass attempts for 170 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns elevate TE Sal Cannella and QB Bailey Zappe Zappe has appeared in 15 career games with nine starts

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers could win the AFC North before they play the Browns

Aaron Rodgers doesn’t plan on changing his sleep schedule Saturday night, even though his Pittsburgh Steelers could wrap up a division title without playing

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

From training partners to rivals: Ward and Sanders set for first NFL matchup when Browns face Titans

Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders trained with each other seemingly dueling for the chance to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Deshaun Watson will practice with the Browns for first time in more than a year

Deshaun Watson is set to practice with the Cleveland Browns for the first time this year, starting Wednesday

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to practice squad Zappe reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Zappe was elevated to serve as the backup quarterback behind Shedeur Sanders in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders, failing to play in the game. With Dillon Gabriel clearing concussion protocol Monday, Zappe will likely have to wait for another chance to be active for a contest down the road this year.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"He should start warming up": NFL fans react as Browns turn to Bailey Zappe as Shedeur Sanders' backup vs. Raiders The Cleveland Browns have shaken up their quarterback hierarchy again.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Elevated for Week 12 Zappe has been elevated from the Browns' practice squad Saturday.

Impact This marks the second time that Zappe has been elevated from the Browns' practice quad this season. The 26-year-old will be operating as the No. 2 quarterback with Shedeur Sanders making his first career NFL start in place of Dillon Gabriel (concussion). Zappe started one game for the Browns in 2024, completing 16 of 31 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns elevate QB Bailey Zappe Zappe has appeared in 15 career games with nine starts

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Operating as No. 2 QB Zappe will operate as the Browns' No. 2 quarterback in Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Dillon Gabriel (concussion) being ruled out for the Week 12 matchup, the Western Kentucky product will backup Shedeur Sanders in his first career NFL start. Zappe started one game for the Browns in 2024, completing 16 of 31 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Confidential: Scouts, Execs Differ on Shedeur Sanders Ahead of 1st Start

Ahead of Shedeur Sanders' first NFL start, we asked a former QB, execs and scouts what to make of his situation in Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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