Impact Zappe was cut by Cleveland on Monday, but he cleared waivers Tuesday and is back with the 53-man roster. He slides back in as the team's QB3 behind Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
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Back with Cleveland The Browns re-signed Zappe on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Dropped by Cleveland The Browns waived Zappe on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The 25-year-old quarterback from Western Kentucky joined the Browns' active roster Oct. 23 and had been serving as the team's emergency third QB before being waived Monday. Zappe's most recent regular-season NFL action came with the Patriots in 2023, appearing in 10 games and throwing for 1,272 yards, six touchdowns and nine interceptions. He could remain in Cleveland on the Browns' practice squad if he clears waivers.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Tabbed as emergency QB in Week 12 Zappe (coach's decision) in inactive for Thursday's game against Pittsburgh but will serve as Cleveland's emergency third quarterback, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site rep...
Impact Zappe was signed to the Browns' active roster from Kansas City's practice squad Oct. 22 and has been working as Cleveland's emergency third quarterback since then. He'll be able to enter Thursday's contest only if both Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson become unable to play due to injury, illness, or disqualification.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Serving as emergency QB Zappe (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as Cleveland's emergency third quarterback.
Impact Zappe won't count against the gameday roster maximum, but he can enter the game if Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson are injured during the contest.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
New Browns QB Bailey Zappe Reveals Excitement in Cleveland New Cleveland Browns quarterback Bailey Zappe is excited to join a struggling team.
OCTOBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bailey Zappe: "It's a great opportunity" | Press Conference QB Bailey Zappe spoke to the media today October 23rd, 2024.
OCTOBER 23 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Officially signs with Browns Cleveland signed Zappe to its active roster Wednesday.
Impact It was reported Tuesday that the Browns' intention was to sign Zappe away from the Chiefs' practice squad, but the ink was actually laid Wednesday. If neither Jameis Winston or Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) can provide Cleveland with steady play under center, Zappe could be called upon to try his luck at some point.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Browns zap QB Bailey Zappe from KC practice squad Bailey Zappe was added to a convoluted quarterback picture in Cleveland on Tuesday as the Browns chart a course on offense without Deshaun W...
OCTOBER 22 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Cleveland Browns to sign quarterback Bailey Zappe off Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad The Cleveland Browns will sign Bailey Zappe off the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad, adding depth to their quarterbacks room, a source fa...
OCTOBER 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cleveland Browns to sign quarterback Bailey Zappe off Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad The Cleveland Browns will sign Bailey Zappe off the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad, adding depth to their quarterbacks room, a source fa...
OCTOBER 22 • SACBEE.COM
Joins Cleveland The Browns will sign Zappe off the Chiefs' practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact With Deshaun Watson (Achilles) likely headed for injured reserve and Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) at risk of missing Sunday's game against the Ravens, the Browns will bring Zappe aboard to provide some insurance in a quarterback room that also includes Jameis Winston. Zappe signed with the Chiefs' practice squad in late August after being cut by the Patriots, with whom he made 14 appearances (eight starts) over his first two NFL seasons.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Five quarterbacks the Packers could add while Jordan Love is hurt
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Picked up by KC The Chiefs signed Zappe to their practice squad Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Impact The Western Kentucky product failed to make New England's initial 53-man roster, but he's now found a new home in Kansas City. Zappe has played sporadically throughout his two years in the NFL, throwing for 2,053 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 14 regular-season contests. He could very well serve as the Chiefs' No. 3 quarterback option behind Patrick Mahomes and Carson Wentz in 2024.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Being let go The Patriots are slated to waive Zappe, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
Impact With Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye in contention for the team's starting job and rookie sixth-rounder Joe Milton also in the mix, Zappe was the odd man out in New England's QB room. The 2022 fourth-rounder will now have a chance to catch on elsewhere with a franchise looking to add a backup with some starting experience.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Kadarius Toney, James Bradberry, Bailey Zappe headline list of players on the roster bubble
The final preseason game is an opportunity for players on the bubble to impress coaches and earn a roster spot before Tuesday’s deadline for cutsAUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bailey Zappe 8/21: "Taking advantage of the reps I get" Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe addresses the media on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
AUGUST 21 • PATRIOTS.COM
Throws for 108 yards Thursday Zappe completed 12 of his 20 pass attempts for 108 yards and ran once for six yards in Thursday's 17-3 preseason win over the Panthers.
Impact Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Zappe logged a team-high 36 snaps among the Patriots' QBs in the team's exhibition opener, while top options Jacoby Brissett (four snaps) and Drake Maye (six snaps) both saw limited action in the contest. At this stage, Zappe is competing with rookie sixth-rounder Joe Milton for depth slotting, with Chad Graff of The Athletic suggesting that in the current context Zappe seems unlikely to make New England's 53-man roster.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
How Bailey Zappe reacted to being booed after taking over for Drake Maye Bailey Zappe was booed as he took over for Maye during the Patriots' preseason opening win against the Panthers.
AUGUST 9 • BOSTON.COM
Bailey Zappe 8/8: "We'll keep improving and keep going" Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe addresses the media on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
AUGUST 9 • PATRIOTS.COM
How Bailey Zappe Feels About Wide-Ranging Crowd Reactions In Patriots Career New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe has seen the highs and lows of fan reactions to his play during his career.
AUGUST 9 • NESN.COM
Must-See: Derrick McLendon engulfs Zappe off edge for sack on second down Carolina Panthers defensive end Derrick McLendon engulfs New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe off edge for a sack on second down.
AUGUST 9 • PANTHERS.COM
T.J. Smith stops Zappe in his tracks for third-down sack Carolina Panthers defensive tackle T.J. Smith stops Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe in his tracks for a third-down sack.
AUGUST 9 • NFL.COM
Derrick McLendon engulfs Zappe off edge for sack on second down
AUGUST 9 • YOUTUBE
Must-See: T.J. Smith stops Zappe in his tracks for third-down sack Carolina Panthers defensive tackle T.J. Smith stops Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe in his tracks for a third-down sack in New England.
AUGUST 9 • PANTHERS.COM
Bailey Zappe reacts getting no reps in Patriots team drills Bailey Zappe didn't see a single rep in team drills Friday, but was diplomatic in discussing it.
AUGUST 2 • MASSLIVE.COM
