Reports: Chiefs bring back QB Bailey Zappe
- The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed Bailey Zappe to a one-year deal, according to multiple outlets.
- Zappe will compete for the backup quarterback position behind Patrick Mahomes with Gardner Minshew II.
- Zappe previously played for the New England Patriots and appeared in 14 games, completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 2,053 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
- Mahomes reportedly restructured his contract to help the Chiefs obtain cap space for free agent signings.
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Reports: Chiefs bring back QB Bailey Zappe
The Kansas City quarterback room grew by one on Friday as the Chiefs re-signed Bailey Zappe to a one-year deal, multiple outlets reported. Financial terms were not disclosed. On Thursday, the Chiefs signed journeyman quarterback Gardner Minshew II, recently released…
Chiefs To Sign QB Bailey Zappe
The Chiefs are signing quarterback Bailey Zappe to a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Adding Zappe is Kansas City’s second move at quarterback this week; they also signed Gardner Minshew to a one-year deal. That likely means that Carson Wentz will be looking for a new gig in 2025 after backing up Patrick Mahomes in 2024. Zappe’s signing is technically a reunion, as he spent the first few months of the season on the Chiefs’ practic…
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