On Tuesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Kansas City Chiefs are ‘prepared’ to place the franchise tag on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport echoed these reports on Wednesday but stated that the team hasn’t officially tagged Sneed, but is expected to before the March 5 deadline. The 27-year-old cornerback has been given permission to seek a trade.
With a Chris Jones’ extension on the horizon, Sneed’s days in Kansas City may be numbered, as the cornerback could warrant a contract north of $20 million annually.
The former fourth-round selection was a marquee contributor to a Chiefs’ team that accomplished back-to-back championships, forming one of the best secondary units in the NFL in 2023.
While Sneed’s status remains up in the air, here are a few teams that could acquire Kansas City’s star defensive back.