The Kansas City Chiefs are making the most of their chance to avoid paying the cap by saving $19.8 million. The
revelation that the Chiefs would be without a vital defender in their attempt to win a third consecutive championship
in 2024 caused fans to respond.
The Chiefs tried to sign important players for the following campaign. The offseason’s largest addition was defensive
tackle Chris Jones, who they agreed to terms with. Signing wide receiver Marquise Brown gave the offense a huge
boost.
After L’Jarius Sneed passes a physical, the Chiefs plan to trade the cornerback to the Tennessee Titans, according to
Adam Schefter of ESPN. Prior to Sneed’s free agency, the Chiefs placed the franchise tag on him in the hopes of
reaching an agreement on a long-term contract or making a trade before the draft.
The deal will spare the Chiefs $19.8 million against the salary cap, according to Schefter. The Chiefs had $7 million
in cap space available prior to the transaction, according to Over The Cap. To sign more free agents and draft picks in
spring, the organization needs additional cap room. In addition, they require emergency funds for the regular
season.
The Titans had the “framework” for a trade with the Chiefs for Sneed last week, according to Nate Taylor of The
Athletic. Sneed’s demand for a long-term deal, nevertheless, presented a challenge for the Titans:
“Last week, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans established the basic conditions for a deal involving
cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. However, the trade never took place. The last significant obstacle, reaching a multiyear
deal with Sneed, on whom the Chiefs applied the non-exclusive franchise tag earlier this month, prevented the Titans
from approving it.
League insiders claim that Sneed, like most players in this circumstance, is unwilling to play for the Chiefs or any
other team while carrying the franchise tag. Additionally, a different league source claims that Sneed is seeking a new
contract that would put him among the highest-paid players at his position for three or four years.
Although everything has been addressed, the Chiefs will suffer in draft capital. For Sneed, Kansas City desired a
second-round selection. They will get a third-round pick in 2025 and a seventh-round pick in 2024 for Sneed,
according to Field Yates of ESPN. Sneed was expected to demand a three-year contract with a guaranteed $40
million.
Sneed is anticipated to agree to a four-year contract worth $76 million, of which $55 million is guaranteed, according
to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report.
Fans of the Chiefs and Titans responded to the deal. The Chiefs moved a valuable defense to clear millions of
contract space. Here are the best reactions to the trade.
