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The Kansas City Chiefs could be saying goodbye to one of their defensive stars.
The Chiefs have granted cornerback L'Jarius Sneed permission to seek a trade, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday. Rapoport added the Chiefs could elect to use their franchise tag on Sneed ahead of next Tuesday's deadline and then trade the fourth-year defensive back.
If Kansas City does indeed tag Sneed by the March 5 deadline, the organization will have until mid-July to either lock him into a larger extension or presumably make good on its word and trade him. The one-year franchise tag for cornerbacks is set at $19.8 million for the 2024 season.
The 2020 fourth-rounder has blossomed into a stud for the Chiefs during his rookie contract, developing a reputation for sticky coverage with 10 interceptions, 40 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and 6.5 sacks in his career.
Teams are sure to come calling, but they'll have to compete with the K.C.'s negotiating power and the lure of sticking it out with the team that drafted him to make a run at a Super Bowl three-peat.
Surprise L'Jarius Sneed Injury Now Threatens Chiefs Trade
A new report suggests Kansas City Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed is dealing with an injury that could complicate any offseason trade.
The trade saga involving the Kansas City Chiefs and star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed continues on with free agency right around the corner. We've heard no shortage of rumors involving Sneed's next potential destination after talks between him and KC broke down, but there's been no major movement yet.
Now it turns out, a health concern may be impacting this situation.
Tony Pauline of SportsKeeda reports "numerous sources" have informed him about a knee injury that plagued Sneed throughout the 2023 season. This intel revealed the ailment "prevented him from practicing for long stretches" during the past campaign, and is now a "red flag" prospective teams will need to investigate before any deal is made.
This development certainly could throw a wrench in Sneed finding a new home on a lucrative contract. Teams aren't going to give up legitimate draft assets, and/or pay Sneed handsomely on his next deal, if there's a legitimate concern about his health.
Of course, all it takes is medical clearance for any worries to go away. Sneed didn't seem to be particularly impacted by whatever injury he may have in 2023, too, as he set a personal best with 14 passes defended while adding two interceptions.
Sneed's performance since entering the league, and especially during the team's back-to-back Super Bowl wins, still gives him incredible value even if he's partially injured at the moment. The Chiefs could certainly use his resume (along with confirmation the injury isn't going to impact him long-term) to still receive a nice haul in return for the former fourth-rounder.
Sneed's injury status now requires close monitoring in addition to his contract situation with the start of free agency just over a week away.
Originally Posted by T-post Tom: Surprise L'Jarius Sneed Injury Now Threatens Chiefs Trade
A new report suggests Kansas City Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed is dealing with an injury that could complicate any offseason trade.
The trade saga involving the Kansas City Chiefs and star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed continues on with free agency right around the corner. We've heard no shortage of rumors involving Sneed's next potential destination after talks between him and KC broke down, but there's been no major movement yet.
Now it turns out, a health concern may be impacting this situation.
Tony Pauline of SportsKeeda reports "numerous sources" have informed him about a knee injury that plagued Sneed throughout the 2023 season. This intel revealed the ailment "prevented him from practicing for long stretches" during the past campaign, and is now a "red flag" prospective teams will need to investigate before any deal is made.
This development certainly could throw a wrench in Sneed finding a new home on a lucrative contract. Teams aren't going to give up legitimate draft assets, and/or pay Sneed handsomely on his next deal, if there's a legitimate concern about his health.
Of course, all it takes is medical clearance for any worries to go away. Sneed didn't seem to be particularly impacted by whatever injury he may have in 2023, too, as he set a personal best with 14 passes defended while adding two interceptions.
Sneed's performance since entering the league, and especially during the team's back-to-back Super Bowl wins, still gives him incredible value even if he's partially injured at the moment. The Chiefs could certainly use his resume (along with confirmation the injury isn't going to impact him long-term) to still receive a nice haul in return for the former fourth-rounder.
Sneed's injury status now requires close monitoring in addition to his contract situation with the start of free agency just over a week away.
I feel like Detroit might be the best trade partner....they probably feel like they're close enough to a Super Bowl appearance to justify the compensation and contract and lord knows they need secondary help. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Jerm:
I feel like Detroit might be the best trade partner....they probably feel like they're close enough to a Super Bowl appearance to justify the compensation and contract and lord knows they need secondary help.
Some teams I'm thinking about:
Cards have 3 picks in the top 35 (#4,#27,#35)
Lions have #29 & #61
Commanders have 3 picks in the top 40 (#2,#36,#40)
Packers have #25,#41,#58
Dolphins have #21 & #55
Bears have #1, #9, & might move Fields to ATL for #43. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dante84:
Some teams I'm thinking about:
Cards have 3 picks in the top 35 (#4,#27,#35)
Lions have #29 & #61
Commanders have 3 picks in the top 40 (#2,#36,#40)
Packers have #25,#41,#58
Dolphins have #21 & #55
Bears have #1, #9, & might move Fields to ATL for #43.
Ohhh Commanders or Packers come on down please lol... [Reply]
I don’t see any losing for Kansas City here unless they don’t get a 2
Best case, maybe the market does the negotiations for you, teams are scared by the knee and reluctant to offer top market money, and he comes back on $16m per year [Reply]
Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19:
I don’t see any losing for Kansas City here unless they don’t get a 2
Best case, maybe the market does the negotiations for you, teams are scared by the knee and reluctant to offer top market money, and he comes back on $16m per year
Yeah if the value is a 3 only, or teams aren't providing a number he likes, I'd be fine with simply running it back with him on the roster. [Reply]