Eagles could still be in play to land Chiefs' stud CB L'Jarius Sneed

The Philadelphia Eagles could still be in play to land Kansas City Chiefs star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. Per Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz, the Chiefs placed a $19 million franchise tag on Sneed as of Wednesday morning, but they are still open to trading him. One of the Eagles' top priorities this offseason is upgrading their […]

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Feb 28, 2024 1:10 PM EST

Buffalo Bills running back Latavius Murray (28) rushes the ball against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38)in the first half of the 2024 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. — Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles could still be in play to land Kansas City Chiefs star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed.

Per Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz, the Chiefs placed a $19 million franchise tag on Sneed as of Wednesday morning, but they are still open to trading him.

BREAKING: The #Chiefs have placed the franchise tag on CB L'Jarius Sneed, sources tell @BleacherReport. It will cost a little over $19M.

Kansas City’s priority is to extend Chris Jones for now and they’ll see what happens with Sneed after. pic.twitter.com/RBfalU55bd
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 28, 2024

One of the Eagles' top priorities this offseason is upgrading their cornerback room and landing Sneed would immediately check off that box.

Sure, it would cost the Eagles a lump sum but with the increased salary cap and some roster cuts on the way, it's not impossible.

It helps that Eagles players are also on board with having Sneed come play for Philly and have been recruiting him through text messaging (via JAKIB Sports).

A few Eagles players, most notably Milton Williams and Boston Scott, are actively texting their former college teammate CB L’Jarius Sneed, recruiting him to come to Philly according to @TonyPauline. ? pic.twitter.com/pNIUYWwGSc
— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) February 27, 2024

Sneed has been with Kansas City since he was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

His versatility has shown that he can be used both in the slot and outside, which makes him even more valuable to the Eagles.

Through 16 games in 2023, Sneed logged a combined 78 tackles, five tackles for loss, 14 passes defended, and two interceptions.

Sneed and the Chiefs have until 4 p.m. ET on July 15 to make their deal official, but a trade or final contract decision is likelier to happen much sooner than that.