Chiefs sign cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to one-year deal
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million. This move reunites Sneed with the franchise where he played from 2020 to 2023, winning two Super Bowls. Sneed was released by the Tennessee Titans after struggling with injuries and legal issues last season, playing just 12 games in two years. His previous tenure with the Chiefs included 10 interceptions and 40 pass defenses. Kansas City aims to bolster its secondary depth ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Sneed played four seasons with Kansas City before being traded to Tennessee.
- •He recorded 10 interceptions and over 300 tackles in his first stint with the Chiefs.
- •In Tennessee, Sneed dealt with injuries and played limited games.
- •The Chiefs expect to evaluate their cornerback depth after signing Sneed.
- •The signing comes ahead of mandatory minicamp for the Chiefs.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas City re-signs veteran CB L’Jarius Sneed in secondary boost
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — REPORT: Kansas City Chiefs will sign free agent DB L'Jarius Sneed
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Chiefs signing CB L’Jarius Sneed
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — L'Jarius Sneed, embattled former Titans CB, signing with Kansas City Chiefs per reports
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs will sign L'Jarius Sneed
"The Kansas City Chiefs are reuniting with one of the key pieces of their recent championship defenses, agreeing to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million with veteran cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move brings Sneed back to the franchise that selected him in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and helped develop him into one of the NFL’s top defensive backs. Sneed spent his first four NFL seasons in Kansas City, becoming a cornerstone of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s unit.
"Former Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed is signing a free agent contract elsewhere, starting a new chapter in the embattled DB's career.
"According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs will sign free agent defensive back L'Jarius Sneed | @EdEastonJr
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:55 AMKansas City re-signs veteran CB L’Jarius Sneed in secondary boost
The Kansas City Chiefs are reuniting with one of the key pieces of their recent championship defenses, agreeing to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million with veteran cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move brings Sneed back to the franchise that selected him in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and helped develop him into one of the NFL’s top defensive backs. Sneed spent his first four NFL seasons in Kansas City, becoming a cornerstone of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s unit.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:00 PMREPORT: Kansas City Chiefs will sign free agent DB L'Jarius Sneed
According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs will sign free agent defensive back L'Jarius Sneed | @EdEastonJr
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:00 PMReport: Chiefs signing CB L’Jarius Sneed
A familiar face is returning to Kansas City.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:36 PML'Jarius Sneed, embattled former Titans CB, signing with Kansas City Chiefs per reports
Former Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed is signing a free agent contract elsewhere, starting a new chapter in the embattled DB's career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:35 PMChiefs will sign L'Jarius Sneed
Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed is headed back to Kansas City.
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