What happened: The Kansas City Chiefs are planning to sign veteran cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, bringing the former lockdown defender back to the franchise where he played from 2020 to 2023. Sneed returns to Kansas City as a free agent following two injury-shortened seasons with the Tennessee Titans, who released him in March.
Why it matters: The move addresses a critical void in the secondary after the Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie to the Rams and lost Jaylen Watson in free agency. Sneed’s familiarity with Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme provides a veteran anchor alongside top-10 draft pick Mansoor Delane as Kansas City retools its defensive backfield.
By the numbers: In 2025, Sneed was limited to seven games with the Titans due to a recurring quad injury, recording 26 tackles and zero interceptions. During his final season in Kansas City in 2023, he allowed zero touchdowns in 16 regular-season games as the primary defender and recorded two interceptions.
What to watch: Sneed is expected to sign a short-term deal and will report to training camp in July to compete for a starting role. His health will be the primary focus as the Chiefs look to stabilize a unit that saw both 2025 starters depart this offseason.