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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Bailey Zappe
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Bailey Zappe
NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Quarterback Bailey Zappe was released from the Jets' practice squad in a corresponding move.NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Bailey Zappe is being released from the Jets practice squad, where he had been since Sept. 1 after being waived from the 53-man roster during preseason. In preseason, Zappe completed 60.9% of passes (14 of 23) for 135 yards with two interceptions across three appearances.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Bailey Zappe was released by the New York Jets and replaced on the practice squad by Will Levis.NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Bailey Zappe was on the Jets' practice squad before Will Levis signed to the same unit.NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Bailey Zappe was released by the New York Jets to make room for Will Levis on the practice squad.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
Bailey Zappe may not last long on the Jets' practice squad, indicating the team is not confident in retaining him as a backup quarterback option and is actively exploring other options at the position.NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026
Bailey Zappe is on the Jets practice squad as the team explores additional quarterback options via workouts for Will Levis and Jack Plummer.NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026
Quarterback Bailey Zappe was cut from the Browns' 53-man roster but landed on another team's practice squad.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
The Jets are expected to bring veteran Bailey Zappe back on their practice squad as the No. 3 quarterback. Zappe has been with the Jets all offseason.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Zappe lost the backup QB competition to Cade Klubnik and is reportedly coming back to the Jets' practice squad after being passed over for the QB2 role.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Bailey Zappe was released by the New York Jets during the 53-man roster cutdown, becoming the first casualty of the Jets' roster cuts ahead of the 6:00 pm Eastern deadline.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Released by the Jets on Saturday after competing for the backup quarterback role; had been splitting third-team reps with Brady Cook and was not the preferred option behind starter Geno Smith, with rookie Cade Klubnik running the second-team offense all summer.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
The Jets released QB Bailey Zappe during roster cutdown to 53 players, indicating he did not make the final roster.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Released by the Jets ahead of the 53-man roster cutdown; completed 8-for-13 passing attempts for 80 yards in preseason action.NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026
Bailey Zappe is one of the Jets' other quarterbacks competing for the backup role. In the preseason, Zappe combined with Brady Cook to go 5 of 11 for 38 yards, suggesting neither has separated himself as a clear alternative to Cade Klubnik for the QB2 position.NegativeBustAug 29, 2026
Bailey Zappe was terrible in camp and preseason and is expected to be cut from the Jets 53-man roster.NegativeBustAug 29, 2026
Zappe led multiple three-and-outs for the Jets in the preseason finale, prompting the source to sarcastically note he 'made his case to be cut on Sunday' and later 'continued to impress' with another three-and-out; the source's tone suggests poor performance and potential roster implications.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Backup quarterback Bailey Zappe has significant NFL experience and is expected to see playing time for the Jets in the preseason game as part of the team's quarterback rotation.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Bailey Zappe made one start for the Browns in 2024 as part of a depressing quarterback trio after Deshaun Watson's Achilles tendon injury. The Browns finished 3-14 with this rotation.NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026
Zappe was sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie linebacker Jack Pyburn during the second half of a preseason game on Aug. 14, indicating he saw action in the Jets' preseason contest.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Bailey Zappe replaced Cade Klubnik late in the third quarter as the Jets cycled through backup quarterbacks during the preseason game.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Jets backup QB managed just 16 points combined with Cade Klubnik and Brady Cook against Tampa Bay's backups in Week 1 preseason; faces Steelers' second-string defense full of proven veterans who shut down Green Bay's backups.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
The Jets may have only one path forward to fix their ongoing Bailey Zappe problem, indicating he is a concern or liability for the team.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Zappe threw two interceptions in the Jets preseason opener against Tampa Bay; the source notes his performance was poor in the game, though it frames the interceptions as partly a team stat rather than solely on the quarterback, suggesting other Jets players also missed assignments on these plays.NegativeDepth ChartAug 16, 2026
Bailey Zappe is on thin ice after the preseason opener, with the source indicating his time with the Jets is running out; he is identified as one of three Jets on thin ice with time running out.NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026
Zappe had a poor preseason performance with two interceptions (one attributed to receiver Arian Smith), labored throws, and inconsistent decision-making; he started the night competing for the QB2 spot but will need to play much better over the next two weeks to even be considered for the QB3 role.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Zappe, who had been competing with Klubnik for the backup job, struggled mightily against Tampa Bay's reserves, finishing 6 of 10 for 55 yards with a pair of interceptions. His poor performance effectively ended the backup competition, with Klubnik securing the role.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Competing with Cade Klubnik and Brady Cook for Jets backup QB role this season.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Zappe replaced Klubnik in the preseason game and threw two interceptions, one returned 47 yards for a touchdown by Ayden Garnes. The second interception was not entirely his fault, as receiver Arian Smith let the ball bounce off his hands. Zappe's poor performance, combined with Klubnik's strong showing, significantly diminished his chances of winning the backup quarterback job.NegativeMatchupAug 15, 2026
QB Bailey Zappe, starting for the Jets' first-team offense, threw multiple interceptions in the preseason game against Tampa Bay. He was intercepted by rookie CB Ayden Garnes on a 47-yard pick-six in the second quarter, and later pressured by EDGE David Walker on back-to-back interceptions when the Buccaneers' backups entered the game.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Zappe has had some good days in training camp but appears to be behind Cade Klubnik in the backup quarterback competition for the Jets, per Brian Costello.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Bailey Zappe saw bulk playing time in Friday's preseason game as he competes with Brady Cook to be the Jets' No. 3 quarterback.NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026
Bailey Zappe is on the Jets quarterback depth chart behind Geno Smith and competing with Cade Klubnik and Brady Cook for the backup role, though Klubnik is the favorite to win the No. 2 job.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Competing with Cade Klubnik and Brady Cook for the backup QB job behind starter Geno Smith on the Jets.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Journeyman quarterback Bailey Zappe is competing with rookie Cade Klubnik to be Geno Smith's backup on the Jets.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Backup quarterback competing with Cade Klubnik and Brady Cook for the backup role behind Geno Smith; GM Mougey emphasized excitement about seeing the group get reps during training camp and develop.NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
Bailey Zappe, a seldom-used veteran, is competing against rookie Cade Klubnik for the QB2 position on the Jets in a noteworthy training camp battle.NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
Zappe is a seldom-used veteran competing against rookie Cade Klubnik for the Jets' QB2 role; the source identifies this as a noteworthy position battle to watch during training camp.NegativeDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
Zappe is a seldom-used veteran competing against rookie Cade Klubnik for the QB2 position on the Jets; the source identifies this as a noteworthy position battle to watch during training camp.NegativeRoleNo date
Bailey Zappe is in danger of being cut by the Jets; he could find himself on the outside looking in as the Jets evaluate their quarterback depth chart, with Cade Klubnik potentially beating him out for the QB2 role and the possibility that the Jets carry only two quarterbacks or bring in another quarterback to take over as QB2.NegativeRoleNo date
Bailey Zappe is in danger of being cut by the Jets; he could lose the QB2 role to Cade Klubnik, and the Jets may decide to carry only two quarterbacks or bring in another quarterback to take over as QB2, putting Zappe's roster spot at risk.NegativeRoleNo date
Bailey Zappe is in danger of being cut by the Jets; he could find himself on the outside looking in as Cade Klubnik might beat him out for the QB2 role, and the Jets could decide to carry only two quarterbacks or bring in another, better quarterback than Zappe or Klubnik to take over as QB2.