In a surprising turn of events, the Titans proposed a trade comprising a 2025 third-round pick and a swap of seventh-round picks for the upcoming draft, which evidently persuaded the Super Bowl champions.
Reports from The Athletic suggest that discussions between the two teams regarding the cornerback had previously occurred but had not resulted in an agreement. Ultimately, the Titans emerged victorious in the negotiations, while the Chiefs stand to save a substantial amount of money, potentially bolstering their efforts for a third consecutive championship run in 2024.
Sneed has proven his worth with the Kansas City Chiefs since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, establishing himself as one of the premier cornerbacks in the league over his four-year tenure. His impressive statistics include 10 interceptions, at least two each season, along with four forced fumbles and 40 pass deflections.
The move will provide the Chiefs with significant cap relief of $19.8 million, a notable benefit for a cornerback. Conversely, the Titans are anticipated to negotiate a long-term contract with Sneed subsequent to the trade.
In a blockbuster transaction that transpired during the late hours of the night, the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans agreed to a deal that will send star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to the latter. Sneed had been hinting at a departure for several weeks and was widely expected to join the Indianapolis Colts, making this development somewhat surprising, particularly for Colts fans.
According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the teams finalized the deal late Friday night.
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23 MARS | 129 ANSWERS Breaking News: Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans Finalize Blockbuster Trade in the Early Hours of the Morning Who won this trade? | ||
Chiefs | 56 | 43.4 % |
Titans | 73 | 56.6 % |
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