Bailey Zappe Named Browns Starting Quarterback

Bailey Zappe has been named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns' season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, marking him as the fourth quarterback to start this season and the 40th since the team's return to the NFL in 1999. Zappe, who was signed off the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad in October, will be making his ninth career start with a record of 4-4. Coach Kevin Stefanski indicated that both Zappe and Dorian Thompson-Robinson would see playing time, as the Browns hope to end their five-game losing streak. Last season, injuries forced Stefanski to utilize five different quarterbacks, a trend that continues this year with Deshaun Watson and Jameis Winston also having started games. Zappe expressed excitement for the opportunity, viewing it as a chance to showcase his skills and potentially secure his future in the league. He humorously noted that his time under Bill Belichick prepared him for the uncertainties of starting in Cleveland.