QB Bailey Zappe to sign a future deal with the Jets
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The New York Jets are addressing their quarterback situation by signing Bailey Zappe to a future contract, which will place him on the team's 90-man offseason roster. Zappe, who was on the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad in 2025, previously made eight starts for the New England Patriots and started for the Browns in Week 18 of the 2024 season. Over his career, Zappe has completed 208 of 335 passes for 2,223 yards, with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. In 2025, the Jets utilized Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook as starting quarterbacks. Both Fields and Cook are still under contract for the 2026 season.
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