Just when you thought it was safe: Zappe Fever has returned. This time, it’s the city of Cleveland that’s been afflicted.
According to the AP’s Tom Whithers, Bailey Zappe is set to start for the Cleveland Browns in the team’s Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Zappe is the latest quarterback to get the nod amid the Browns’ tricky quarterback situation.
It’s been a roller-coaster year for the former New England Patriots quarterback. Zappe started the year as a veteran lost in the shuffle in the Patriots quarterback battle before being cut at the end of training camp.
After he was waived by New England, Zappe landed on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. In October, he was scooped up by the QB-needy Browns after a season-ending injury to Deshaun Watson.
After losing Watson, the Browns turned to a combination of Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson at quarterback. But after further injuries at the position, the team now turns to Zappe.
The 25-year-old Zappe is in his third NFL season. Originally a fourth-round pick of the Patriots in 2022, he became a fan favorite after some positive showings following an injury to then-starter Mac Jones.
Zappe remained the backup in 2022 after Jones returned. In 2023, he was waived by the Patriots but returned to the team soon after. When Jones struggled in 2023, Zappe eventually took over the quarterback job to finish out the season.
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After a standout performance in the NFL preseason with the New England Patriots, quarterback Bailey Zappe is making his return to the field as the starting QB for his new team in Week 18.
Zappe, who impressed coaches and fans alike with his strong arm and accuracy during the preseason, was unfortunately cut by the Patriots before the start of the regular season. However, he did not let that setback deter him, as he continued to work hard and stay ready for his next opportunity.
Now, that opportunity has arrived as Zappe has been named the starting quarterback for his new team, giving him a chance to showcase his talents once again on the big stage. Fans are eager to see what the former Patriots QB can do in a starting role, and Zappe is determined to make the most of this opportunity.
Stay tuned as Bailey Zappe takes the field in Week 18 and looks to make a statement in his new role as a starting quarterback. It’s time for Zappe to show the world what he’s capable of and prove that he belongs in the NFL. Let’s go, Bailey Zappe! #ZappeIsBack #NFLWeek18
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