Zappe’s link to KC underscores the roster’s QB depth and the organization’s broader talent pool. While not a primary fantasy driver, his presence signals KC’s depth and the value of monitoring quarterback room moves that could ripple into the offense.

Zappe was signed to the Browns’ practice squad, adding veteran depth to a crowded QB room. He isn’t expected to play Week 1, but his presence helps future development and coverage in practice; his status supports long-term depth rather than immediate fantasy relevance.

Zappe enters as a backup mind with recent exposure to top-tier playbooks and could be targeted as a potential practice-squad re-sign, especially if the Chiefs are eyeing him as depth or a practice-squad option. For fantasy formats, his status as a potential QB3 in a system-friendly setup makes him a secondary stash option.

Bailey Zappe was released by the Patriots and surfaced with Kansas City. With Mahomes and Minshew ahead, Zappe’s path to a real role is unlikely, but practice-squad and development tracks could keep him in the NBA-style depth chart as a potential surprise later.

Zappe waived signals KC’s QB room is prioritizing Mahomes' health and a development option behind him; if he clears waivers, a potential practice-squad stay or return scenario looms, with Week 1 game plan largely unaffected for Mahomes.