KC L'Jarius Sneed
NFL cornerback. Team: Kansas City Chiefs. Position: Cornerback.
Quick Facts
- Position: Cornerback
- Team: Kansas City Chiefs
- Current deal: 1-year, up to $5 million (2026)
2026 Outlook
Sneed returns to Kansas City after three seasons with Tennessee (2024-2025), reuniting with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's scheme that initially developed him into a Pro Bowl-caliber defender. He earned that reputation with the Chiefs (2020-2023) as a versatile nickelback/cornerback who registered 262 tackles, 33 passes defensed, 7 interceptions, and 4.5 sacks over his final three seasons. Sneed's experience and Spagnuolo familiarity provide stability to a secondary that lost All-Pro corners Trent McDuffie (traded) and Jaylen Watson (released), though his signing is primarily for depth and veteran presence rather than immediate star production. (per Report: Chiefs reuniting with CB L'Jarius Sneed on one-year deal worth up to $5 million)
Role / Depth Chart
Likely competing for starting CB2 or strong safety-adjacent nickelback role alongside first-round pick Mansoor Delane (CB1 presumed starter) and second-year corner Nohl Williams. His versatility in coverage and run defense makes him valuable depth in Spagnuolo's scheme.
Recent News
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