L’Jarius Sneed expresses interest in returning to nickelback role for Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has returned to the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2026 season following a stint with the Tennessee Titans. During a media session on Wednesday, Sneed confirmed he is prepared to fill any defensive role requested by coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. The veteran specifically expressed a preference for playing nickelback, a position he occupied frequently during his first four years with the organization. He noted that the role provides him with additional mobility across the field. Sneed is now operating in a leadership capacity, where he is mentoring younger defensive backs including Mansoor Delane and Nohl Williams. The cornerback stated that he feels comfortable back in Kansas City as the team prepares for its upcoming season opener.
- •L’Jarius Sneed returned to the Chiefs this offseason after two years with the Titans.
- •The cornerback stated he is willing to play any position assigned by the coaching staff.
- •Sneed expressed a desire to return to the nickelback role he played in his first stint.
- •He is currently serving as a mentor for younger cornerbacks Mansoor Delane and Nohl Williams.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — L’Jarius Sneed Reveals What He Missed Most About Chiefs’ Defense
"One of the more underrated moves the Kansas City Chiefs made during the offseason was bringing back cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. A fourth-round draft pick in 2020, Sneed played four seasons in Kansas City, winning two Super Bowls with the franchise. Although he never earned a Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolade, Sneed developed into a versatile, […] The post L’Jarius Sneed Reveals What He Missed Most About Chiefs’ Defense appeared first on HEAVY.
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