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Bailey Zappe joining Chiefs practice squad after being cut by Patriots
By Jenna Lemoncelli,
10 hours ago
Bailey Zappe might want to brush up on Taylor Swift’s music.
After being released by the Patriots at Tuesday’s roster cuts deadline, the quarterback landed a deal with the Chiefs’ practice squad, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz .
The 25-year-old Zappe reposted the report on his Instagram Story on Wednesday.
New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) looks to pass during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
He completed 15 of 25 passing attempts for 137 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
New England Patriots quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett, left, and Bailey Zappe, right, speak during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. AP
Zappe, a former Western Kentucky Hilltopper, will now take his talents to Kansas City, where the spotlight is more prominent these days thanks to Swift, who’s dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
All eyes will be on the Chiefs, led by two-time NFL MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes, as they chase a third straight Super Bowl title after beating the Eagles and 49ers in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) cheer from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. AP Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Wembley Stadium on August 16, 2024 in London, England. Getty Images
Zappe, whom the Patriots selected in the fourth round (137th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, was named the third-string quarterback that season behind Mac Jones and backup Brian Hoyer.
He won his first two career starts in Weeks 5 and 6 of the 2022 season when Jones was injured.
He also replaced Jones in a Week 7 loss to the Bears.
That small sample size earned Zappe the backup job behind Jones entering the 2023 season.
Zappe went 2-4 as the starter and the Patriots finished 4-13 last season.
New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) and New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) walk to practice at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
In 14 career games, Zappe went 192 of 304 on his passing attempts for 2,053 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
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