The Tennessee Titans officially announced the trade that sent cornerback L’Jarius Sneed from the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams shared messages, with the Chiefs bidding farewell to Sneed, acknowledging his journey from rookie to two-time Super Bowl champion, while the Titans welcomed him to Nashville. Sneed expressed his gratitude by liking the Chiefs’ message and sharing the Titans’ post.
Titans GM Ran Carthon expressed his excitement about acquiring Sneed, calling it a “huge get.” Sneed signed a four-year, $76 million deal with $55 million guaranteed, highlighting the Titans’ commitment to bolstering their defense. Carthon praised Sneed’s ability to cover and play in run support, aligning with the evolving demands of the game.
During the 2023 season, Sneed recorded 78 total tackles, 14 passes defensed, and 2 interceptions, without allowing a single touchdown in coverage. The trade, which added $19.8 million in cap space for the Chiefs, became crucial for Kansas City after they re-signed defensive tackle Chris Jones to a lucrative extension, making it financially challenging to retain Sneed.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke highly of Sneed, calling him “one of my all-time favorite guys” and praising his character and toughness. Reid acknowledged the challenges of managing the salary cap and the tough decisions it forces teams to make.
One factor that made trading Sneed feasible for the Chiefs was the presence of starting-caliber cornerback Trent McDuffie, who is still under his rookie contract for two more years. The Chiefs also have depth at the position with players like Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams.
The trade reflects the strategic approach of both teams, with the Titans enhancing their defense with Sneed’s addition, and the Chiefs navigating the complexities of the salary cap to maintain competitiveness.
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