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L'Jarius Sneed, Titans reportedly agree to $76.4M extension after Chiefs trade

Updated Mar. 26, 2024 12:42 p.m. ET

The Tennessee Titans are locking up cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to a long-term deal just a few days after acquiring him in a trade.

Sneed has agreed to a four-year, $76.4 million extension with the Titans that includes $55 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus, NFL Media reported Tuesday.

The Titans agreed to trade with the Kansas City Chiefs to obtain Sneed last Friday. It was reported shortly after that Sneed had agreed to the framework of a contract extension that would make him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in NFL history.

Sneed was placed on the franchise tag by the Chiefs earlier in the offseason. However, the Chiefs weren't expected to retain Sneed, opting to give star pass-rusher Chris Jones a five-year extension worth up to nearly $160 million. Instead, the Chiefs used the franchise tag to help maneuver a trade involving the cornerback, reportedly allowing him to speak with other teams.

The Chiefs will reportedly receive a 2025 third-round NFL Draft pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick swap.

Despite being the odd man out in Kansas City, Sneed is still seen as a star defensive back due to his four-year tenure with the Chiefs, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Last season, Sneed lined up opposite of 2022 first-round pick Trent McDuffie to form a fearsome cornerback tandem for the Chiefs, helping the defensive unit rank second in total defense and a big reason why Kansas City repeated as Super Bowl champions. Sneed didn't allow a touchdown in the regular season.

With the Titans, Sneed figures to start opposite veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, who Tennessee just signed in free agency, under first-year defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson — who is well-regarded for his work coaching defensive backs with the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens.

Sneed isn't the only splash the Titans have made this offseason. They also signed standout wide receiver Calvin Ridley to a four-year deal as they look to have a strong first season under new head coach Brian Callahan.

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