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Yahoo
30-06-2025
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Titans' L'Jarius Sneed Provides Health Update Ahead of Training Camp
Titans' L'Jarius Sneed Provides Health Update Ahead of Training Camp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All offseason, one of the biggest questions regarding the Titans' defense has centered around cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. The veteran corner, who was traded to the Titans last offseason and immediately agreed to a four-year, $76.4 million deal, hasn't quite panned out so far in his Titans career. He only played in five games last season before a quad injury sidelined him for the rest of the season. Advertisement Sneed is still not cleared, as his quad injury has proven to be more serious than initially thought. He sat out for the entirety of the team's offseason program, and even with coach Brian Callahan's steadfast positivity, fans are starting to lose hope that Sneed will even be on the field to start this season. Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38).Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After speaking with KTAL news in Shreveport, Louisiana, however Sneed gave many Titans fans reason to be optimistic. "I am healthy as I have been,' Sneed said. 'Last year, my first year didn't go as planned. But it's time to come out and show the world what God has been instilling in me. I'm ready to get back on the field." Those words should be magic to the ears of Titans fans. Sneed, if healthy, would provide a significant boost to the team's cornerback room. Not only did he state that he was ready to get back on the field, but he also gave the fans a vote of confidence about himself during his time talking to the press. Advertisement "I have to remind everyone who L'Jarius Sneed is,' he said. The Titans organization and fans are looking forward to Sneed showing everyone his abilities on the field this season. Although some are exercising caution, Sneed sounds like a man who has been listening to Roy Jones Jr. on repeat, preparing for his eventual clearance to return to the field and display his skills, all the while letting everyone know to never forget about him. It will be interesting to see if he can translate these words and confidence into physical action when he is cleared to return to the field. Related: Former NFL Quarterback Suggests Two Vet WRs for Titans to Add Related: The Key Ingredient To The Titans' Offense This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
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Titans CB L'Jarius Sneed Hit With Dreaded Label Ahead of 2025 Season
Titans CB L'Jarius Sneed Hit With Dreaded Label Ahead of 2025 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tennessee Titans mortgaged a bit of their future when they traded for Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed last offseason. Not only did the Titans give up a third-round pick in the process, but they gave him $44 million guaranteed on a four-year deal worth up to $76.4 million. Advertisement Unfortunately, Sneed played just five games for Tennessee last season after suffering an injury. He had zero interceptions or pass deflections in those five contests despite recording 10 interceptions and 40 passes defended in four years with the Chiefs. Head coach Brian Callahan has grown increasingly frustrated with Sneed as he is yet to return to the Titans' offseason program after being placed on the injured reserve last November. Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38).Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images On Thursday, Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox released a list of the 10 worst contracts heading into the 2025 NFL season. Sneed's deal came in at No. 9. "It was odd to see Tennessee immediately give a 27-year-old corner who had never been to a Pro Bowl a deal worth $19.1 million annually—which has him as the league's 11th-highest-paid cornerback a year later," Knox wrote. "If Sneed is unable to bounce back this season, Tennessee can cut him in 2026 and save $11.9 million in cap space, though it would have to eat $20.1 million in dead money to do so." Advertisement Callahan spoke about this matter on Tuesday when he addressed the media after the Titans' mandatory minicamp practice. He expressed his current view on Sneed and how he still has plenty to prove to the coaching staff in Tennessee. "There's a track record of success as well from what he has been as a player. But he's also gotta prove that here too," Callahan said. "He hasn't done that yet for us. ... We're waiting for him to show us the player that he's been. He hasn't reached that level of play for us, so we're waiting for that opportunity to occur." Sneed was a pivotal part of two Super Bowl runs for Kansas City, but if he cannot get back on track with the Titans, this will be another failed roster move made by former general manager Ran Carthon that new general manager Mike Borgonzi has to clean up. Related: Titans HC Brian Callahan Puts L'Jarius Sneed on Notice Amid Prolonged Absence Related: Titans HC Brian Callahan Provides Injury Update on Promising Rookie This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
10-06-2025
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Jeffery Simmons returns; no L'Jarius Sneed at Tennessee Titans' minicamp
Jeffery Simmons returns; no L'Jarius Sneed at Tennessee Titans' minicamp The Tennessee Titans are starting their final mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and have kicked off the sessions with head coach Brian Callahan addressing the media. While he outlined the goals for the three-day session, he also passed on some interesting nuggets. One of the first topics he addressed was one that should make the Titans beat writers in Nashville happy: defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons will practice with the team after skipping out on the voluntary portion of Phase 3 activities. From the outset, Callahan stated his absence was a non-issue, but as happens in media circles, the story grew legs and blossomed into more than it should have. Not only will Simmons be back in the fold, but some of the older veterans on the roster will see an increase in reps during this final set of practices. Veteran free agent acquisitions Kevin Zeitler and Tyler Lockett were specifically mentioned during the media availability and will likely see more reps once the team moves to team periods. One person who will not be participating in the minicamp is cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, who is still nursing the calf/knee injury that forced him to miss most of the 2024 campaign. Callahan stated that the Titans are optimistic that Sneed will be ready to go for training camp and will let the rehab guide him. Other than Sneed, all other members of the Titans should see the field in some capacity during minicamp. These are big steps forward for Treylon Burks, Lloyd Cushenberry, Kalel Mullings, and Kevin Winston Jr., who have all been recovering from injuries throughout the offseason. That's especially important for Cushenberry, who has been working his way back from tearing his Achilles during the 2024 season. Tennessee is counting on him to be ready for the season to anchor their new-look offensive line. Check back for more coverage of the Titans' final minicamp, as Titans Wire continues to break down all of the news and topics coming out of Nashville.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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PFF Urges Titans to Sign Former Chiefs Super Bowl Champion CB
The Tennessee Titans spent big to add cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, but he was limited to five games due to injury last season. He also wasn't playing at a high level before the injury. Regardless, he'll likely go into next season at the team's CB1, but the Titans might need more help around him. They didn't draft a cornerback until the sixth round, and while Jarvis Brownlee Jr. played well last season, the Titans could still use more depth. Advertisement At this point in free agency, options are limited, but there are a few proven veteran cornerbacks who haven't been signed yet. Kendall Tannous/IndyStar USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images-Imagn Images Pro Football Focus believes the Titans need to address the cornerback issue and believes that former Miami Dolphins cornerback Kendall Fuller could be the right fit. "L'Jarius Sneed's start in Tennessee was far from productive, earning a 36.8 PFF coverage grade before his season ended due to injury in Week 6," Mason Cameron wrote. "Darrell Baker Jr. and Jarvis Brownlee Jr. stepped in to hold down the fort with middling results. "With Sneed now facing legal troubles, finding stability at cornerback is paramount for the Titans, who ran the highest rate of quarters coverage (21.9%) in the NFL last season. Targeting a veteran in Kendall Fuller would be a savvy move, as he posted a 76.0 PFF coverage grade or better during his time in Washington's quarters-heavy scheme." Advertisement Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi should know Fuller well, as they were both with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018 and 2019. The veteran cornerback was part of the first Super Bowl win of the current Chiefs dynasty. Related: Star College QB 'Pissed' Titans Took Cam Ward Over Waiting for Him Related: Will Levis in Danger of Losing Titans Roster Spot
USA Today
08-05-2025
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- USA Today
Titans' cornerback L'Jarius Sneed denies civil suit allegations
Titans' cornerback L'Jarius Sneed denies civil suit allegations One of the major offseason moves made by the Tennessee Titans in 2024 was bringing in cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020, they placed a franchise tag on him at the end of his rookie contract. The Titans sent two draft picks to Kansas City for Sneed and a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Sneed appeared in five games for the Titans before injuring his quad and being placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. In December, Sneed was at the scene of an incident at a car dealership that resulted in alleged gunshots being fired. Earlier this month, a civil suit was filed against Sneed regarding the incident. In the suit, Christian Nshimiyimana alleges that he, Sneed, and Sneed's personal assistant arrived at One Legacy Motors car dealership at the same time. Sneed reportedly came back later in a rented Lamborghini Urus and fired out of the vehicle at the dealership. There were no injuries, but the suit alleges that dealership vehicles and the building were hit by bullets. Nshimiyimana seeks damages worth over $1 million in compensation for fees, relief for infliction of bodily injury, threat of bodily injury, intentional infliction of emotional distress, civil conspiracy, and negligence. Sneed's lawyer vehemently denies these claims. 'Defendant is not liable as alleged by Plaintiff because the alleged conduct was the criminal act of a third party," Sneed's lawyer, Michael J. Todd, wrote in the Defendant's Original Answer dated April 21. "The alleged acts, if any, were performed by John Doe without any assistance, encouragement, or direction by L'Jarius Sneed.' Todd also said that Doe was not acting as Sneed's "personal assistant, employee agent, or in any capacity at any time." A grand jury has not indicted Sneed on criminal charges as of this writing, but there is deliberation on charging him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The next step in the civil suit is a hearing on June 2.
