The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs reportedly got here very near buying and selling cornerback L’Jarius Sneed final week, however the deal fell by way of for causes past their management.
The Tennessee Titans had been engaged in commerce talks concerning Sneed and had the framework of a deal in place, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. The proposed deal fell aside, nevertheless, when Sneed and the Titans reportedly didn’t agree on a long-term contract. No additional progress has been made on buying and selling Sneed, as talks largely stalled after the Titans deal fell by way of.
The Chiefs used the franchise tag on Sneed, however he’s searching for a multi-year deal that may make him one of many highest-paid gamers on the cornerback place. That might put Sneed’s desired common annual worth someplace round $20 million.
Initially, Sneed had plenty of trade interest, however quite a lot of the groups that originally checked out him have since made different strikes. That can restrict Sneed’s market going ahead and will complicate the Chiefs’ efforts to commerce him, at the least for a strong return.
Sneed is the Chiefs’ No. 1 nook, however cap points could power the crew to half methods with him. If the contract he desires will not be on the market, nevertheless, the scenario may flip into a clumsy stalemate for weeks or months.
