Sneed was a cornerstone of the Chiefs' secondary for four seasons before Kansas City franchised and traded him to the Tennessee Titans ahead of the 2024 season.
Tennessee immediately signed him to a four-year, $76.4 million extension.
That contract did not work out.
What Happened in Tennessee
Sneed was limited to 12 games across his two Titans seasons, finishing with zero interceptions, a 107.7 passer rating allowed, and a stint on injured reserve that ended his 2025 campaign early.
The Titans released him in March, and he has been a free agent since.
Free-agent CB L’Jarius Sneed is in Kansas City today visiting the #Chiefs via @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/jRNQpHxf9m
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The stark contrast between his Kansas City years, where he was one of the most disruptive corners in the league under Steve Spagnuolo's scheme, and his Tennessee years has kept his market cooler than his talent level would typically justify.
In 69 career games with 66 starts as a Chief, Sneed recorded 10 interceptions, 43 passes defensed, and was an essential part of three Super Bowl-winning rosters.
Why Kansas City Has the Need
The Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie to the Rams this offseason and Jaylen Watson followed him to Los Angeles in free agency, leaving Kansas City with a secondary that needs experienced bodies.
Kansas City drafted cornerback Mansoor Delane in the 2026 draft, but leaning entirely on a rookie alongside Sneed's departure leaves Spagnuolo's coverage scheme thinner than it has been in years.
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Hense Todd (@HenseToddJR3) breaks down exactly why bringing L’Jarius Sneed back to the Kansas City secondary would be an absolute game-changer. This is the kind of defensive anchor we need.
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Sneed's familiarity with the system, his relationship with Spagnuolo, and his proven performance in Kansas City's specific coverage structure makes him a very logical veteran addition.
Whether the two sides can agree on a structure given Sneed's recent injury history and the significant gap between his last deal and his current market value is the question that still has yet to be answered.
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