The Cleveland Browns have had an active off-season when it comes to their quarterback room. The headlines all off-season were Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders being drafted within two rounds of each other. Joe Flacco was signed as the started, Kenny Pickett was brought in for depth (who has now been traded) and Deshaun Watson is still on their books.
Today, they decided to bring in another veteran to the room.
“Did Not Expect That Name” Browns Add Surprise Veteran Quarterback Days Before 2025 Season Starts
Jun 12, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) listens to a play call during mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) listens to a play call during mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network:
Another QB in Cleveland: The#Browns are signing Bailey Zappe to the practice squad, per source.
So the QB room now includes Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders and Zappe, who previously spent part of last season in Cleveland.
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Fans immediately reacted to this news:
Their GM is so incompetent. Thank you and stay forever. Signed Steelers, Bengals, Ravens.
— DWP (@BmoreDave) August 27, 2025
The Browns are belligerently drunk on quarterbacks.
— Michael Hauff (@TheFFRealist) August 27, 2025
What is wrong with this organization
— LeTravis Heisman (@LeTravisHeisman) August 27, 2025
Don’t forget Watson lol
— Matthew Whitehead (@JustRemka) August 27, 2025
GM is playing Madden with the team at this point 😅
— Charlovanni 🏈⚽️🇯🇲 (@Charlovanni) August 27, 2025
Oct 30, 2022; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Oct 30, 2022; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Here is a look at Zappe’s career stats:
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