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Veteran defensive back L'Jarius Sneed was listed on the Kansas City Chiefs' final injury report ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.'
Should fans expect to see Sneed take the field in Kansas City's home opener at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14?
Here's the latest update on Sneed's status in Week 1:
Sneed was downgraded to limited participation in practice on Saturday due to a knee injury, but the Chiefs declined to give him an official game status designation for Kansas City's rivalry tilt with Denver.
Here's the final injury report for the Chiefs and Broncos. pic.twitter.com/rDKVjH6WH0
#sneed #chiefs #final #status
Should fans expect to see Sneed take the field in Kansas City's home opener at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14?
Here's the latest update on Sneed's status in Week 1:
Sneed was downgraded to limited participation in practice on Saturday due to a knee injury, but the Chiefs declined to give him an official game status designation for Kansas City's rivalry tilt with Denver.
Here's the final injury report for the Chiefs and Broncos. pic.twitter.com/rDKVjH6WH0
#sneed #chiefs #final #status
2 days ago
Kansas City Chiefs DB Chamarri Conner (knee) and OT Josh Simmons (back) did not practice Friday, Sept. 11. DT Chris Jones (calf) was a limited participant, and Jack Cochrane (knee), DE Ashton Gillotte (foot), OG Trey Smith (hip), CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) and DE R Mason Thomas (hamstring) fully participated.
SOURCE: Chiefs.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chiefs practice report for Friday
#chiefs #practice #chamarri #josh
SOURCE: Chiefs.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chiefs practice report for Friday
#chiefs #practice #chamarri #josh
3 days ago
Kansas City Chiefs DB Chamarri Conner (knee) and OT Josh Simmons (back) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 10. LB Jack Cochrane (knee), DE Ashton Gillotte (foot), OG Trey Smith (hip), CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) and DE R Mason Thomas (hamstring) fully participated.
SOURCE: Chiefs.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Thursday practice report for Kansas City
#chiefs #chamarri #conner #simmons
SOURCE: Chiefs.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Thursday practice report for Kansas City
#chiefs #chamarri #conner #simmons
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3 days ago
Kansas City Chiefs have provided their first injury update ahead of their Week 1 meeting with the Denver Broncos, with Patrick Mahomes among eight players listed on the report.
Mahomes was listed with a knee issue but was able to participate fully in Thursday's practice. Several other notable Chiefs players also took part in the session without any restrictions.
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Xavier Worthy was listed with a shoulder issue, while Rashee Rice appeared on the report with a knee problem. Guard Trey Smith was listed with a hip issue.
The defensive side of the team also featured several names, with Ashton Gillotte listed with a foot issue and R Mason Thomas carrying a hamstring designation. Jack Cochrane was listed with a knee issue, while L'Jarius Sneed was also included with a knee issue.
#listed #knee #kansas
Mahomes was listed with a knee issue but was able to participate fully in Thursday's practice. Several other notable Chiefs players also took part in the session without any restrictions.
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Xavier Worthy was listed with a shoulder issue, while Rashee Rice appeared on the report with a knee problem. Guard Trey Smith was listed with a hip issue.
The defensive side of the team also featured several names, with Ashton Gillotte listed with a foot issue and R Mason Thomas carrying a hamstring designation. Jack Cochrane was listed with a knee issue, while L'Jarius Sneed was also included with a knee issue.
#listed #knee #kansas
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7 days ago
GREEN BAY, WI — Notre Dame football linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (left ACL) did not participate in pregame warmups with his position group on Sunday night at Lambeau Field.
The third-year linebacker, who had been listed as questionable at the start of Wisconsin week, wore sunglasses and sweatpants as he tossed a football to his fellow linebackers along with Notre Dame graduate ****** istants.
Considered a potential high-round NFL Draft pick as soon as next spring, Viliamu-Asa suffered his second career ACL tear to his left knee in the Senior Day win over Syracuse last Nov. 22.
Homecoming: An emotional Green Bay homecoming ahead for Notre Dame's James Flanigan
With "KVA" apparently sidelined, Notre Dame figures to lean more heavily on the three-man linebacker rotation of Drayk Bowen, Jaiden Ausberry and Jaylen Sneed along with sophomore Madden Faraimo.
#homecoming #kyngstonn
The third-year linebacker, who had been listed as questionable at the start of Wisconsin week, wore sunglasses and sweatpants as he tossed a football to his fellow linebackers along with Notre Dame graduate ****** istants.
Considered a potential high-round NFL Draft pick as soon as next spring, Viliamu-Asa suffered his second career ACL tear to his left knee in the Senior Day win over Syracuse last Nov. 22.
Homecoming: An emotional Green Bay homecoming ahead for Notre Dame's James Flanigan
With "KVA" apparently sidelined, Notre Dame figures to lean more heavily on the three-man linebacker rotation of Drayk Bowen, Jaiden Ausberry and Jaylen Sneed along with sophomore Madden Faraimo.
#homecoming #kyngstonn
10 days ago
The Tennessee ******* ans were awarded three players off waivers on Monday. Among the new additions was cornerback Melvin Smith. The ******* ans also signed safety Terrell Burgess and offensive tackle James Hudson, making five total additions after the initial 53-man roster was set.
Smith entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs last offseason. ******* ans GM Mike Borgonzi was already in Tennessee, meaning he isn't directly connected to Smith through his KC days. It's safe to ******* ume the tendencies he searches for in late-round cornerbacks is still in place with the Chiefs, however.
Smith played 47 total snaps for the Chiefs during this recent preseason period. The former Southern Arkansas standout allowed four receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown, per Pro Football Focus. He also had six tackles.
The ******* ans waived Erick Hallett II to make room for Smith on the 53-man roster. It was a bit surprising, because Hallett played pretty well throughout training camp and the preseason. He has since been re-signed to the practice squad, so at least Borgonzi managed to retain him.
Smith did not play a single regular-season snap for the Chiefs in 2025. He essentially spent his entire rookie campaign on the practice squad. The Chiefs brought in multiple new cornerbacks this offseason, including former ******* ans L'Jarius Sneed and Kristian Fulton. They also drafted multiple corners, including first-round pick Mansoor Delane. That made Smith expendable to them.
#chiefs #tennessee #hallett #signed
Smith entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs last offseason. ******* ans GM Mike Borgonzi was already in Tennessee, meaning he isn't directly connected to Smith through his KC days. It's safe to ******* ume the tendencies he searches for in late-round cornerbacks is still in place with the Chiefs, however.
Smith played 47 total snaps for the Chiefs during this recent preseason period. The former Southern Arkansas standout allowed four receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown, per Pro Football Focus. He also had six tackles.
The ******* ans waived Erick Hallett II to make room for Smith on the 53-man roster. It was a bit surprising, because Hallett played pretty well throughout training camp and the preseason. He has since been re-signed to the practice squad, so at least Borgonzi managed to retain him.
Smith did not play a single regular-season snap for the Chiefs in 2025. He essentially spent his entire rookie campaign on the practice squad. The Chiefs brought in multiple new cornerbacks this offseason, including former ******* ans L'Jarius Sneed and Kristian Fulton. They also drafted multiple corners, including first-round pick Mansoor Delane. That made Smith expendable to them.
#chiefs #tennessee #hallett #signed
1 month ago
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the NFL, teams are required to hold a non-padded practice after three consecutive days in pads. For Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs, that opens the door for an Andy Reid special: a 10-10-10 practice.
A 10-10-10 practice is unique to Reid and places an emphasis on lower intensity and mental sharpness. It derives its name from 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays and 10 minutes of special teams. The quick pace of practice creates a mental test, especially for new players, as they run in and out of huddles and look to execute ***** ignments correctly.
That being said, every part of a 10-10-10 practice cannot be taken at face value. Plays are scripted to produce a level of success for the group being evaluated. When the offense runs its 10 plays, the defense works at half speed as a scout team to give the offense certain looks. Deep passes are common, with defenders intentionally trailing receivers. On the other side of the ball, when the defense runs its 10 plays, the offense acts as the scout team, with the quarterback throwing into coverage, targeting a defender or holding the ball for an extra second.
Despite the lighter practice, there were still several notable nonparticipants, including Xavier Worthy, Cyrus Allen, L'Jarius Sneed and Drue Tranquill.
The practice gives players an opportunity to recover as they prepare to finish the week and turn their attention toward next week's first preseason game. Although the 10-10-10 format does not offer the same physical evaluation as a padded practice, it gives Reid and his staff another look at how quickly players process information and execute their responsibilities. For younger players fighting for spots on the 53-man roster, those mental reps can be just as important as anything they show in full-speed drills.
#practice
A 10-10-10 practice is unique to Reid and places an emphasis on lower intensity and mental sharpness. It derives its name from 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays and 10 minutes of special teams. The quick pace of practice creates a mental test, especially for new players, as they run in and out of huddles and look to execute ***** ignments correctly.
That being said, every part of a 10-10-10 practice cannot be taken at face value. Plays are scripted to produce a level of success for the group being evaluated. When the offense runs its 10 plays, the defense works at half speed as a scout team to give the offense certain looks. Deep passes are common, with defenders intentionally trailing receivers. On the other side of the ball, when the defense runs its 10 plays, the offense acts as the scout team, with the quarterback throwing into coverage, targeting a defender or holding the ball for an extra second.
Despite the lighter practice, there were still several notable nonparticipants, including Xavier Worthy, Cyrus Allen, L'Jarius Sneed and Drue Tranquill.
The practice gives players an opportunity to recover as they prepare to finish the week and turn their attention toward next week's first preseason game. Although the 10-10-10 format does not offer the same physical evaluation as a padded practice, it gives Reid and his staff another look at how quickly players process information and execute their responsibilities. For younger players fighting for spots on the 53-man roster, those mental reps can be just as important as anything they show in full-speed drills.
#practice
1 month ago
It was a sunny, warmer day in St. Joe for Kansas City Chiefs training camp practice, the fifth of camp and the first in full pads.
The team came into Monday's practice fresh off the first off day since the full team arrived on the campus of Missouri Western State University. Here's the recap of Monday's practice:
Head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media after practice and provided details on the three active Chiefs who were unavailable on Monday: wide receivers Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy, and defensive end Ashton Gillotte.
As they have each day of practice, cornerback L'Jarius Sneed and wide receiver Rashee Rice took the field with the team in full uniform. Each participated with pads on, although Rice seemed to be held out of 11-on-11, full-team period work against the defense. Sneed seemed to be in the same boat, although I have noted his movement as closer to 100% comparatively to Rice.
While observing the full-team periods, star defensive tackle Chris Jones reminded fans of his dominance with a few disruptive, blow-by snaps.
#practice
The team came into Monday's practice fresh off the first off day since the full team arrived on the campus of Missouri Western State University. Here's the recap of Monday's practice:
Head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media after practice and provided details on the three active Chiefs who were unavailable on Monday: wide receivers Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy, and defensive end Ashton Gillotte.
As they have each day of practice, cornerback L'Jarius Sneed and wide receiver Rashee Rice took the field with the team in full uniform. Each participated with pads on, although Rice seemed to be held out of 11-on-11, full-team period work against the defense. Sneed seemed to be in the same boat, although I have noted his movement as closer to 100% comparatively to Rice.
While observing the full-team periods, star defensive tackle Chris Jones reminded fans of his dominance with a few disruptive, blow-by snaps.
#practice
1 month ago
SOUTH BEND —Brian Jean-Mary minces no words when it comes to what he wants to see out of his Notre Dame football linebackers.
That includes fourth-year man Jaiden Ausberry, who trailed only team captain Drayk Bowen with 437 total defensive snaps among Irish linebackers in 2025, but whose 17.2% missed-tackle rate led the group.
"He knows as much as we do the things that he has to get better at," Jean-Mary said of Ausberry during the spring. "He's got all the experience and is super, super talented. You know the athleticism is there. With him, it's just taking his game to the next level as a blitzer and making more plays on the ball in coverage."
With Bowen and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa held out during the spring as they recovered from hip and ACL surgeries, respectively, Ausberry and fifth-year man Jaylen Sneed enjoyed the lion's share of snaps as they built a working relationship with the well-traveled Jean-Mary.
"He's kind of taken the mantle as the vocal leader in the room playing predominantly at the middle linebacker spot, which is new for him," Jean-Mary said of Ausberry. "But I think he's embraced it and loved the challenge. He knows that's just going to make him better once the fall comes around and we're a little bit healthier."
#ausberry
That includes fourth-year man Jaiden Ausberry, who trailed only team captain Drayk Bowen with 437 total defensive snaps among Irish linebackers in 2025, but whose 17.2% missed-tackle rate led the group.
"He knows as much as we do the things that he has to get better at," Jean-Mary said of Ausberry during the spring. "He's got all the experience and is super, super talented. You know the athleticism is there. With him, it's just taking his game to the next level as a blitzer and making more plays on the ball in coverage."
With Bowen and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa held out during the spring as they recovered from hip and ACL surgeries, respectively, Ausberry and fifth-year man Jaylen Sneed enjoyed the lion's share of snaps as they built a working relationship with the well-traveled Jean-Mary.
"He's kind of taken the mantle as the vocal leader in the room playing predominantly at the middle linebacker spot, which is new for him," Jean-Mary said of Ausberry. "But I think he's embraced it and loved the challenge. He knows that's just going to make him better once the fall comes around and we're a little bit healthier."
#ausberry
2 months ago
The Tennessee **** ans will officially begin training camp on July 28th when the veterans report to Vanderbilt Health Football Camp in Nashville. We’re concluding our positional preview with the secondary, cornerbacks and safeties. The **** ans have 17 defensive backs on the offseason roster. General manager Mike Borgonzi made various acquisitions across these positions.
In camp (17): Alontae Taylor, Cor’Dale Flott, Amani Hooker, Kevin Winston Jr., Marcus Harris, Tony Adams, Joshua Williams, Jerrick Reed II, Jalen McMurray, Latrell McCutchin, Jeadyn Lukus, Kendell Brooks, Sanoussi Kane, Erick Hallett II, Bishop Fitzgerald, Keydrain Calligan, Micah Robinson.
Biggest storyline: The **** ans totally revamped the cornerback room, signing Alontae Taylor and Cor’Dale Flott to very lucrative contracts in free agency. They’ll be tasked with being Robert Saleh’s starting boundary corners. This position needed a makeover after trading Jarvis Brownlee and Roger McCreary, and cutting L’Jarius Sneed. Expectations are high for Taylor and Flott.
Most to prove: Both Kevin Winston Jr. and Marcus Harris are sophomores entering the year in starting roles. The **** ans cut Xavier Woods during the offseason to make room for Winston in the starting lineup opposite Amani Hooker. Harris doesn’t appear to have any competition for the nickel role either.
Breakout star: Winston Jr. is probably the correct choice. The former Penn State standout flashed an exciting skill set when he was healthy as a rookie. Winston is entering camp fully available and should make a massive impact next to Hooker in the lineup. He possesses every trait to be a breakout defender.
#Titans #camp #taylor #dale
In camp (17): Alontae Taylor, Cor’Dale Flott, Amani Hooker, Kevin Winston Jr., Marcus Harris, Tony Adams, Joshua Williams, Jerrick Reed II, Jalen McMurray, Latrell McCutchin, Jeadyn Lukus, Kendell Brooks, Sanoussi Kane, Erick Hallett II, Bishop Fitzgerald, Keydrain Calligan, Micah Robinson.
Biggest storyline: The **** ans totally revamped the cornerback room, signing Alontae Taylor and Cor’Dale Flott to very lucrative contracts in free agency. They’ll be tasked with being Robert Saleh’s starting boundary corners. This position needed a makeover after trading Jarvis Brownlee and Roger McCreary, and cutting L’Jarius Sneed. Expectations are high for Taylor and Flott.
Most to prove: Both Kevin Winston Jr. and Marcus Harris are sophomores entering the year in starting roles. The **** ans cut Xavier Woods during the offseason to make room for Winston in the starting lineup opposite Amani Hooker. Harris doesn’t appear to have any competition for the nickel role either.
Breakout star: Winston Jr. is probably the correct choice. The former Penn State standout flashed an exciting skill set when he was healthy as a rookie. Winston is entering camp fully available and should make a massive impact next to Hooker in the lineup. He possesses every trait to be a breakout defender.
#Titans #camp #taylor #dale
2 months ago
This offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs have stockpiled the defensive backfield with players, especially players with experience as a slot cornerback or Nickel defender.
In free agency, the team signed former Miami Dolphins slot defender Kader Kohou, but he has watched the organization draft Jadon Canady in the fourth round and sign another veteran with starting experience: L’Jarius Sneed.
As Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest alluded to on the “41 is the mic” podcast, Kohou could get squeezed off the roster by the end of the preseason if he doesn’t show out in training camp.
Chiefs Offseason Signing Not Guaranteed Roster Spot, Says Insider | Heavy Sports
Derrick went on to add that Kohou has only logged 44 special teams snaps his entire career, fueling the theory that the veteran signing is not long for this Kansas City roster.
In free agency, the team signed former Miami Dolphins slot defender Kader Kohou, but he has watched the organization draft Jadon Canady in the fourth round and sign another veteran with starting experience: L’Jarius Sneed.
As Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest alluded to on the “41 is the mic” podcast, Kohou could get squeezed off the roster by the end of the preseason if he doesn’t show out in training camp.
Chiefs Offseason Signing Not Guaranteed Roster Spot, Says Insider | Heavy Sports
Derrick went on to add that Kohou has only logged 44 special teams snaps his entire career, fueling the theory that the veteran signing is not long for this Kansas City roster.
2 months ago
The Kansas City Chiefs would always rather be overprepared than underprepared, and that was the exact approach they took in rebuilding the secondary throughout the offseason.
For example, despite news that veteran nickel corner Kader Kohou was signing in free agency, the Chiefs drafted another nickel specialist in Jadon Canady in round four of the NFL draft. Not to mention they already had nickel options in Kevin Knowles and Christian Roland-Wallace on the roster, plus hybrid safeties like Chamarri Conner and Jaden Hicks who have been known to play in the slot at times.
Add veteran former slot specialist L'Jarius Sneed and veteran cornerback Kaiir Elam to the mix, and you have what could be a very crowded training camp competition for the Chiefs this summer.
With all that in mind, an early signing like Kohou may not be guaranteed a roster spot, according to KC insiders Matt Derrick (Chiefs Digest) and Nick Jacobs (KSHB 41).
During the July 5 episode of the "41 is the Mic" podcast, hosted by Derrick and Jacobs, the former explained why Kohou's 2026 contract may not last into September.
For example, despite news that veteran nickel corner Kader Kohou was signing in free agency, the Chiefs drafted another nickel specialist in Jadon Canady in round four of the NFL draft. Not to mention they already had nickel options in Kevin Knowles and Christian Roland-Wallace on the roster, plus hybrid safeties like Chamarri Conner and Jaden Hicks who have been known to play in the slot at times.
Add veteran former slot specialist L'Jarius Sneed and veteran cornerback Kaiir Elam to the mix, and you have what could be a very crowded training camp competition for the Chiefs this summer.
With all that in mind, an early signing like Kohou may not be guaranteed a roster spot, according to KC insiders Matt Derrick (Chiefs Digest) and Nick Jacobs (KSHB 41).
During the July 5 episode of the "41 is the Mic" podcast, hosted by Derrick and Jacobs, the former explained why Kohou's 2026 contract may not last into September.
2 months ago
10 predictions for 2026 NFL season: Division winners, trades | ESPN
The Chiefs will miss the playoffs again
Two things I think are equally true. First, the Chiefs got better this offseason. Second, it isn’t going to be enough.
Kansas City’s roster is once again quite shaky. The Chiefs did a commendable job of building around their tentpole players (Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones) for a while. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s uncanny ability to turn middle-round defensive backs into viable starters allowed them to endure the departures of Charvarius Ward, L’Jarius Sneed and Tyrann Mathieu. Offensive linemen were acquired — Joe Thuney and Orlando Brown Jr. — then quickly replaced.
But the well eventually runs dry. Jawaan Taylor was supposed to be a cornerstone at right tackle. Safety Chamarri Conner was supposed to be another Spagnuolo success story. Felix Anudike-Uzomah would bring much-needed juice on the edge. Wide receiver Hollywood Brown would alleviate the lost effect of Tyreek Hill. Contenders with pricey rosters must be constantly innovating in scheme and finding low-salaried contributors in both the draft and free agency. General manager Brett Veach failed to do his part, while coach Andy Reid’s offense grew stale.
The Chiefs will miss the playoffs again
Two things I think are equally true. First, the Chiefs got better this offseason. Second, it isn’t going to be enough.
Kansas City’s roster is once again quite shaky. The Chiefs did a commendable job of building around their tentpole players (Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones) for a while. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s uncanny ability to turn middle-round defensive backs into viable starters allowed them to endure the departures of Charvarius Ward, L’Jarius Sneed and Tyrann Mathieu. Offensive linemen were acquired — Joe Thuney and Orlando Brown Jr. — then quickly replaced.
But the well eventually runs dry. Jawaan Taylor was supposed to be a cornerstone at right tackle. Safety Chamarri Conner was supposed to be another Spagnuolo success story. Felix Anudike-Uzomah would bring much-needed juice on the edge. Wide receiver Hollywood Brown would alleviate the lost effect of Tyreek Hill. Contenders with pricey rosters must be constantly innovating in scheme and finding low-salaried contributors in both the draft and free agency. General manager Brett Veach failed to do his part, while coach Andy Reid’s offense grew stale.
3 months ago
The Kansas City Chiefs reunited with veteran defensive back L'Jarius Sneed on June 8, just a day before their mandatory OTAs kick off at team facilities.
Sneed, who was a member of Kansas City's Super Bowl LVII and LVIII rosters, was selected by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and played in Western Missouri until 2023, when he was traded to the Tennessee ***** ans.
How much money will Kansas City pay Sneed in 2026?
Here's a look at the star defender's new contract with the Chiefs:
Though details of Sneed's deal with Kansas City remain scarce, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the veteran defender's one-year contract will be worth up to $5,000,000.
Sneed, who was a member of Kansas City's Super Bowl LVII and LVIII rosters, was selected by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and played in Western Missouri until 2023, when he was traded to the Tennessee ***** ans.
How much money will Kansas City pay Sneed in 2026?
Here's a look at the star defender's new contract with the Chiefs:
Though details of Sneed's deal with Kansas City remain scarce, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the veteran defender's one-year contract will be worth up to $5,000,000.
