Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is reportedly not bound to wait until the commencement of free agency to explore potential trade opportunities, as the Chiefs have permitted him to seek a trade.
The Chiefs have also conveyed to Sneed that they are open to utilizing the franchise tag if a long-term agreement cannot be reached before Tuesday’s looming deadline.
#Chiefs are “preparing for life” without L’Jarius Sneed, per @TonyPauline
“The overwhelming feeling is the Chiefs expect to be playing without Sneed in 2024 and rather than lose him in free agency and then receive a compensation pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, they’ll try and get a… https://t.co/XIUXvu0HTi pic.twitter.com/MXKGblAtPN
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 29, 2024
Rapoport further reports that while Sneed has been granted permission to explore trade options, the Chiefs remain prepared to tag him if negotiations for a permanent deal fall through. If tagged, Sneed could be traded at any point, contingent on him signing the tag to express his willingness to join the acquiring team.
Granting Sneed permission to engage in trade discussions ahead of free agency provides the Chiefs with an opportunity to swiftly resolve his situation if they can come to terms with another team on compensation. This proactive stance aligns with the Chiefs’ broader strategy as they navigate multiple contract situations leading up to the new league year.
Defensive tackle Chris Jones is another Chiefs player approaching free agency, adding to the complexity of the team’s decisions in the upcoming offseason. With the potential departure of key players, the Chiefs face crucial decisions in balancing their roster and ensuring the team’s competitiveness in the 2024 season.
