Former Patriots QB re-signs with Chiefs on one-year deal
The Kansas City Chiefs signed former New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe to a one-year deal, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Friday.
Zappe was cut in August 2024, ending his tenure in New England. He was signed by the Chiefs to their practice squad as an ensuing move, before being signed by the Cleveland Browns to their active roster in October.
He started in the Browns' season finale against the Baltimore Ravens and threw for 170 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Now, he'll join a defending AFC Champion Chiefs team with Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew on the quarterback depth chart.
The #Chiefs are re-signing QB Bailey Zappe to a one-year deal, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2025
So Kansas City’s QB room now includes Patrick Mahomes, Gardner Minshew and Zappe, the former #Patriots draft pick who finished last season in KC. pic.twitter.com/WIMcMcD0dz
Zappe seems like a good bet as a practice squad stash for the Chiefs.
At the very least, it would give him an opportunity to continue learning the game behind the scenes from Mahomes and Chiefs coach Andy Reid.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: 2025 free agency: Former Patriots QB re-signs with Chiefs
Topics
-
Patriots reportedly signing former first-round draft pick edge rusher
The New England Patriots are reportedly signing former first-round draft pick K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kansas City Chiefs sign QB Gardner Minshew to a one-year deal
According to multiple reports, free agent quarterback Gardner Minshew reached an agreement with the Kansas City #Chiefs | @EdEastonJrYahoo Sports - 1d -
Source: Chiefs re-signing LB Bolton to $45M deal
Linebacker Nick Bolton is re-signing with the Chiefs on a three-year, $45 million deal, including $30 million fully guaranteed at signing, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 4d -
2025 NFL free agency: Chiefs re-signing Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown on one-year, $11M deal, per report
Brown signed a one-year deal with K.C. last offseasonCBS Sports - 6d -
Patriots signing Harold Landry to three-year, $43.5M deal: Report
The Patriots have landed their first big-name free agent, reportedly signing former Pro Bowl linebacker Harold Landry to a three-year contract.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Former Kansas City Chiefs LB Joshua Uche signs one-year contract with Philadelphia Eagles
According to multiple reports, ex-Kansas City #Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche has agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia #Eagles | @EdEastonJrYahoo Sports - 17h -
Chiefs bring back Bailey Zappe on one-year deal
After bringing in quarterback Gardner Minshew, the Chiefs are also bringing back a familiar face to their QBs room.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Patriots' QB move may open trade market for this intriguing prospect. Or maybe not
Joe Milton showed off one of the league's strongest arms in limited work last season. New England just signed a different backup QB. So will it deal Milton?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Marcus Epps signs with Patriots on one-year deal
Safety Marcus Epps has found a new team.Yahoo Sports - 8h
More from Yahoo Sports
-
Tait-Jones' 20 lead UC San Diego past UC Santa Barbara in Big West Tournament semifinals, 69-51
Yahoo Sports - 12m -
BOYS BASKETBALL: Millwood overpowers Sequoyah in state semifinals
OKLAHOMA CITY – For a brief moment, it seemed like Sequoyah had carried its momentum from an overtime victory over Chandler into the Class 3A state semifinals. Triston Gibson opened the game with a ...Yahoo Sports - 15m -
BASEBALL: Harrington’s hot bat leads Claremore past Edison
Dan Harrington was locked in at the plate Thursday night, and his bat set the tone. He went a perfect 3-for-3, driving in two runs and scoring once as the Zebras dominated Edison 8-0 in a ...Yahoo Sports - 15m -
WWE SmackDown results, highlights (Mar. 14): Street Profits win tag team gold
"WWE SmackDown" in Barcelona was the company's first visit to the country, and it gave Spain everything it could've asked for.Yahoo Sports - 17m -
Cooper Flagg injury update: Will Duke star play in ACC tournament title game?
Duke will play for the ACC tournament title on Saturday, while the Blue Devils star player, Cooper Flagg, continues to deal with an ankle injury.Yahoo Sports - 18m
More in Sports
-
Bulls banners 'Disturbed' during show; need fixes
All six Bulls championship banners were pulled from the rafters after being damaged Saturday night at a concert by Chicago area band Disturbed.ESPN - 10m -
Source: Kupp to join Seahawks on 3-year deal
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp has reached agreement on a three-year, $45 million contract with the Seahawks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.ESPN - 10m -
Thomas ties TPC record after 16-shot turnaround
Despite a bogey on 18, Justin Thomas fired a jaw-dropping 62 that tied the TPC Sawgrass record (Tom Hoge, 2023) and gave him a whopping 16-shot improvement over Thursday's 78.ESPN - 10m -
NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash
Boston's 2026 NWSL franchise announced Friday that it will officially change its name following a highly-ridiculed launch last fall.ESPN - 10m -
Sources: NBA looking into OKC sitting 5 starters
The NBA is investigating a March 7 game in which the Thunder rested starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein as well as Cason Wallace.ESPN - 10m