Patrick Mahomes’ Message to Ex-Chiefs $76 Million Star Before Titans Trade

GettyChiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on January 21, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

After weeks of conflicting reports regarding a trade for Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, a deal finally went through.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news late on Friday, March 22, that Kansas City was “finalizing a deal to send” Sneed to the Tennessee Titans. “Chiefs are expected to receive a 2025 3rd-round pick, in addition to a 2024 7th-round pick flop… Trade is pending physical for Sneed.”

Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reported that Sneed is signing a four-year, $76 million deal, with $55 million guaranteed.

Trade: Chiefs are finalizing a deal to send franchise CB L’Jarius Snead to the Titans, per league sources.

Chiefs are expected to receive a 2025 3rd-round pick, in addition to a 2024 7th-round pick flop, while Snead will sign a new contract. Trade is pending physical for Sneed.

For Chiefs Kingdom, it’s a heartbreaking development. Just hours before the trade was announced, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes discussed how much he wanted to keep Sneed in Kansas City. While attending the 101 Awards, Mahomes admitted he didn’t “have any say” on whether Sneed stayed.

“[But] I think you’ll hear from everybody on our team that we want Sneed,” Mahomes told Fox 4 KC’s PJ Green. “The player he is, that person he is. He’s one of those guys that’s hungry every single day. He’s not going to be the most vocal guy, not always yelling and screaming. But the mindset he has and that determination in how he practices, you see it every day. He leads those guys.

“We want everybody to get their money. So, whatever happens, we’ll be excited for him. But hopefully, that’s with the Kansas City Chiefs.”

Here’s #Chiefs Patrick Mahomes just a few hours ago on wanting to keep CB L’Jarius Sneed but hoping he still gets his money..

You can hear Rashee Rice in the background: “Facts”

Chiefs safety Justin Reid immediately reacted to Sneed’s trade. “Love you my dawg!!” Reid posted. “You deserve it all and more!! Lead them boyz and continue to be great. ❤️💛 @jay__sneed.”

Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu saw Sneed’s contract details and simply wrote, “Sheeshhh.”