Chiefs sign veteran CB LJarius Sneed to one-year deal

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran cornerback LJarius Sneed, reuniting with a key member of their past championship defenses as they seek to rebound from a disappointing season. The team announced the move on Monday, June 8, 2026, bringing Sneed back on a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $5 million.

Sneed returns to Kansas City after a difficult two-year stint with the Tennessee Titans, where injuries limited him to just 12 games. The Chiefs originally drafted Sneed in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he developed into a starter under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, helping the franchise win Super Bowls LVII and LVIII. After a career year in 2023, the Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Sneed but ultimately traded him to Tennessee in 2024 for draft compensation. The Titans subsequently signed him to a lucrative four-year extension, but quad and knee injuries derailed his tenure, leading to his release this past March.

The signing addresses a secondary that has undergone significant turnover this offseason. The Chiefs traded former Pro Bowl cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams and also saw cornerback Jaylen Watson depart in free...