Browns elevate QB Bailey Zappe (11.22.25)

For Immediate Release

Nov. 22, 2025

Browns elevate QB Bailey Zappe

BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have elevated QB Bailey Zappe from the practice squad.

Zappe (6-1, 215) is in his fourth NFL season out of Western Kentucky. Originally selected by New England in the fourth round of the 2022 draft, Zappe has appeared in 15 career games with nine starts. Last season, he started one game for the Browns. Zappe will wear No. 11.

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