In a shocking turn of events, the Cleveland Browns are making a move to bolster their quarterback depth by signing Bailey Zappe off of the Chiefs’ practice squad. This move comes at a crucial time for the team, as they are dealing with injuries to two of their quarterbacks.
Deshaun Watson, who was brought in to be the starter, is out for the season with a devastating torn Achilles. Meanwhile, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was expected to step in for Watson, has also suffered a finger injury that has put his availability in doubt for the foreseeable future. This left Jameis Winston, who was originally the No. 3 quarterback, to finish out the game against the Bengals.
Zappe, who has some experience under his belt, played 14 games and started eight for the Patriots over the past two seasons. He joined the Chiefs after being released this past summer, and in his time in New England, he threw for 2,053 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while completing 63.7 percent of his passes.
The Browns are hoping that Zappe can provide some stability at the quarterback position and help guide the team through this difficult stretch. With a fresh opportunity in Cleveland, Zappe will have a chance to prove himself and potentially earn a more permanent spot on the roster.
In the words of head coach Kevin Stefanski, “We are excited to add Bailey to our roster. He brings a level of experience and talent that we believe can help us in our current situation. We look forward to seeing what he can bring to the table.”
Only time will tell if Zappe is the answer the Browns have been searching for, but one thing is for certain – the quarterback situation in Cleveland just got a whole lot more interesting. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
