Kansas City Chiefs re-sign L’Jarius Sneed after Tennessee Titans exit
The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed two-time Super Bowl champion L’Jarius Sneed, bringing the cornerback back to the franchise following his release by the Tennessee Titans.
His agents confirmed the agreement, marking a surprising reunion just two years after a blockbuster trade initially took him away from Arrowhead Stadium.
Injury struggles in Tennessee
The defensive back was traded to the Titans in 2024 on a lucrative four-year deal worth $76m after receiving the franchise tag.
However, his tenure was heavily disrupted by severe health issues, limiting him to just 12 appearances over two frustrating seasons.
The experienced cornerback spent the start of the 2025 campaign on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from a knee procedure.
He subsequently missed the final 10 games of last season after suffering a serious quad injury against the New England Patriots in Week 7.
Off-field issues and cap savings
Tennessee ultimately released the veteran on 13 March, a calculated roster decision that saved the organisation $11.4m in salary cap space.
His departure followed a period of off-field turbulence, including an indictment by a Dallas County grand jury last November.
He was charged with a misdemeanour for allegedly failing to report a felony following a shooting incident at a car dealership in December 2024.
However, the player’s legal representatives announced in May that the charge had been entirely dropped.
Revamped Chiefs secondary
The returning star brings much-needed championship pedigree back to a Kansas City defensive unit that has undergone significant turnover this offseason.
Management recently traded Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, who also acquired fellow 2025 starter Jaylen Watson in free agency.
To address these major departures, the Chiefs drafted Mansoor Delane and acquired both Kader Kohou and Kaiir Elam from the open market.
The 29-year-old will now look to recapture his elite form in Kansas City, having recorded 10 interceptions and 352 tackles across his six-year professional career.