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 have been engaged in commerce talks relating to Sneed and had the framework of a deal in place, based on Nate Taylor of The Athletic. The proposed deal fell aside, nonetheless, 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 in search of a multi-year deal that will make him one of many highest-paid gamers on the cornerback place. That will put Sneed’s desired common annual worth someplace round $20 million.
Initially, Sneed had loads of commerce curiosity, however plenty of the groups that originally checked out him have since made different strikes. That may restrict Sneed’s market going ahead and will complicate the Chiefs’ efforts to commerce him, not less than for a stable return.
Sneed is the Chiefs’ No. 1 nook, however cap points might power the staff to half methods with him. If the contract he desires isn’t on the market, nonetheless, the scenario might flip into an ungainly stalemate for weeks or months.