L'Jarius Sneed is back for Tennessee. The Titans activated the cornerback from the physically unable to perform list after he passed a physical, returning from a quad strain that sidelined him last season. A knee cleanup in May and prior surgeries kept him out of OTAs and minicamp, with his return delayed until training camp began. The long rehab process for the sixth-year defensive back is finally over, and coaches have voiced optimism about his readiness and impact.
Tennessee acquired Sneed from Kansas City last year in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a swap of seventh-round picks in 2024, followed by a four-year, $76 million deal. Prior to last season, he had logged extensive defensive snaps with the Chiefs, providing veteran depth and versatility in the secondary. His return injects a veteran playmaker into a corner group looking to shore up pass defense as camp progresses.
Fantasy angle: Sneed’s return could lift Tennessee’s back-end upside if he earns outside-corner duties, potentially boosting the Titans’ defensive metrics and influencing matchup considerations for fantasy defenses. Early in camp, expect a measured ramp as he shakes off rust and re-acclimates to live gameplay. Monitor practice reports for snap counts and alignment shifts that might affect Titans receivers and opposing offenses.
