The Jets are adding another arm:
Veteran QB Bailey Zappe is signing a futures deal with the Jets, per source. pic.twitter.com/xVrX6oIrko
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 12, 2026
Zappe is 26 and was a fourth round pick in 2022. He is 4-5 as a starter in his career with 12 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions. He had one 300-yard game as a rookie.
He started against the Jets in the 2023 season finale, which the Jets won 17-3 in the snow. Zappe had the worst game of his career as he was 12-for-30 for 88 yards with two interceptions. He lost 35-10 to the Ravens in 2024’s season finale in his only start since then.
UPDATE: Two more signings!
We’ve signed WR Mac Dalena, K Lenny Krieg and QB Bailey Zappe to reserve/future contracts.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 12, 2026
Krieg is an International Pathway Program addition and Delena was a rookie out of Fresno State who was coming off a thousand-yard season but didn’t make his NFL debut yet.
In preseason this year, Krieg made one of two field goals and kicked two touchback. Dalena caught two passes for nine yards in preseason.