Titans Release Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed in $11.4 Million Salary Cap Move

Tennessee clears cap space as new coach Robert Saleh reshapes the roster with ex-Giants and Jets players.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:56pm

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The Tennessee Titans have released cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, a move that frees up $11.4 million in salary cap space. Sneed, who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020 and won two Super Bowls with the team, had a poor 2025 season and was traded to the Titans in 2024 on a four-year, $76.4 million contract. The Titans have signed former Giants cornerback Cor'Dale Flott to a three-year, $45 million deal and are looking to reshape their secondary under new head coach Robert Saleh.

Why it matters

The Titans had the most salary cap space in the NFL at $70 million before releasing Sneed, indicating they are looking to make more roster moves to build around Saleh's vision. Sneed's release also highlights the team's desire to move in a different direction at cornerback after his struggles in 2025.

The details

Sneed, 29, was ranked as the 105th-best cornerback out of 114 qualified players at the position by Pro Football Focus in 2025. The Titans acquired him in 2024 on the franchise tag, sending a third-round pick to the Chiefs. He played just two seasons in Tennessee before being released, with the team now turning to Cor'Dale Flott and Alontae Taylor to reshape their secondary.

  • Sneed was released by the Titans on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The Titans signed Cor'Dale Flott to a three-year, $45 million contract with $32 million guaranteed.

The players

L'Jarius Sneed

A 29-year-old cornerback who was released by the Titans in a salary cap move after two seasons with the team.

Robert Saleh

The new head coach of the Tennessee Titans, who is reshaping the roster with players from his previous tenures with the New York Jets and New York Giants.

Cor'Dale Flott

A cornerback who was signed by the Titans to a three-year, $45 million contract after previously playing for the New York Giants.

Alontae Taylor

A cornerback signed by the Titans to their secondary as they look to rebuild the position group.

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What they’re saying

“We must make tough decisions to build the roster we want, and L'Jarius was a casualty of that process.”

— Jon Robinson, Titans General Manager

What’s next

The Titans will continue to evaluate their roster and make additional moves to shape the team under new head coach Robert Saleh.

The takeaway

The Titans' release of L'Jarius Sneed is part of a broader effort by new head coach Robert Saleh to reshape the team's roster, with a focus on bringing in players he is familiar with from his time with the Jets and Giants. This move frees up significant salary cap space for the Titans as they look to build a contender in the AFC South.