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With Deshaun Watson out for the season and Dorian Thompson-Robinson dealing with a finger injury, the Browns signed ex-Patriots QB Bailey Zappe off the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad as a backup. 

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Bailey Zappe has a deal in place to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday.

No starting quarterback decision has been announced for the New England Patriots, but a backup QB is on his way out. Bailey Zappe is being released by the Pats following two seasons and eight starts.

With the cutdown deadline right around the corner, this is a time for roster churn across the NFL. So, which notable players could be traded or released in the coming days? Eric Edholm puts the spotlight on 15 candidates.

Jacoby Brissett is penciled in as the New England Patriots starting quarterback, but the veteran glowed about the progress of No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye. 

The 2023 NFL season is officially in the rearview. Nick Shook evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the campaign to create a complete ranking from 1 to 66. 

With the 2023 NFL regular season in the books, Nick Shook ranks the starting quarterbacks for all 32 teams. Where do rejuvenated veterans like Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff and Joe Flacco slot in?

How far can Lamar Jackson lead the Ravens? Just what kind of a difference does C.J. Stroud make for the Texans? Check out Nick Shook's full quarterback rankings, 1-32, heading into the final week of the 2023 NFL regular season. 

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha explains everything that's at stake in the final week of the 2023 NFL regular season. Plus, risers/sliders from Week 17, the must-see game in Week 18 and more.

How far did Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy fall after poor Christmas Day outings? Which players are closing in on the top 10? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32. 

There's a new No. 1 in Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 16. Plus, Baker Mayfield enters the top 10. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32. 

Baker Mayfield and Justin Fields are both climbing in Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 15. And how far did Jalen Hurts fall after being shut down by rival Dallas? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.

Emerging star Brock Purdy soars into rarefied air in Nick Shook's QB Index. Meanwhile, journeyman-turned-starter Jake Browning gets a healthy bump after guiding the Bengals to a thrilling win. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32, heading into Week 14.

NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down four things to watch for when the New England Patriots visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Thursday Night Football."

Mac Jones remains the New England Patriots starting quarterback heading into Week 12's bout against the New York Giants. NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Sunday that Jones would get the start.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on Friday declined to announce who will start at quarterback for New England on Sunday against the New York Giants.

Mac Jones spoke with reporters on Wednesday and did not say if he would be the Patriots' starting quarterback this Sunday vs. the Patriots.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick isn't keen to publicly name a starting quarterback ahead of New England's Week 12 matchup with the New York Giants.

Mac Jones, who was benched in the Patriots' loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday in Germany, said he has not been told if he'll be starting in Week 12 versus the New York Giants.  

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick declined to indicate who would start for New England in Week 12 after he benched Mac Jones for the final drive of Sunday's loss to Colts.

After enduring another blowout loss on Sunday, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said the team is looking to "start all over" after five games into a season.

The Patriots lost 38-3 to the Cowboys on Sunday, a game that featured the largest deficit of Bill Belichick's head-coaching career and another subpar performance from QB Mac Jones.

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New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe's ball placement is on 100 on 33-yard pass to wide receiver Jalen Reagor.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe unloads deep ball to wide receiver Jalen Reagor for 39 yards.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe evades pocket pressure and locates tight end Mike Gesicki for first down.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe steps up in pocket and finds wide receiver Demario Douglas for 15-yard gain.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe finds wide receiver Tyquan Thorton for 14-yard pass down the sideline

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe tightropes sideline during 18-yard scramble.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe does it himself on 17-yard touchdown trot.

New England Patriots running back Kevin Harris weaves 48 yards through Buffalo Bills' defense with tremendous burst.

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker climbs the ladder to reel in 16-yard pass from quarterback Bailey Zappe.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe on Pats Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos, "We are playing Patriot football."

Watch all of New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe's best plays from his 2-touchdown game against the Denver Broncos that included a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter of their Week 16 matchup in the 2023 NFL regular season.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe dimes up Patriots wide receiver Devante Parker for a 27-yard back-shoulder catch in crunch time.

New England Patriots quarterback Zappe goes way downtown with a 41-yard launch to leaping Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe slings a 20-yard pass to Patriots tight end Pharaoh Brown up the seam.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe lofts a 28-yard sideline dime to Patriots wide receiver Jalen Reagor in the first quarter of their Week 16 night game against the Denver Broncos.

The New England Patriots go for a fourth-and-1 and convert to the tune of a 16-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bailey Zappe to tight end Hunter Henry.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe rifles a 20-yard pass to wide receiver DeVante Parker.

Watch all of New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe's best plays from his 3-TD game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on 'Thursday Night Football' in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL regular season.

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry's second touchdown of 'Thursday Night Football' comes via Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe's perfectly-weighted dime over a Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back's head.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe layers a top-shelf touchdown dime to leaping Patriots tight end Hunter Henry.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe climbs the pocket to deliver a 17-yard strike to Patriots wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe practically jogs 11 yards for a first down in red zone.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe on possible Week 14 start.

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe will start today vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.

Offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien on the New England Patriots quarterback situation.