The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.



NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.

We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.

So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Kansas City Chiefs cornerback, L'Jarius Sneed.

L’Jarius Sneed 2024 Contract Projection

Sneed, a former fourth-round draft pick, has quickly ascended into a No. 1 corner for a very talented Chiefs defense. Over the past three years Sneed has maintained a yards per coverage snap of less than one, which compares favorably to both Carlton Davis and JC Jackson prior to their recent contract signings. Both Davis and Jackson signed for north of $14.5 million per year under lower salary caps so it makes sense that Sneed will exceed their APYs.

Sneed has been leveling up in 2023 with 16 forced incompletions, which ties for third in the NFL among all corners and his 52.6% completion percentage allowed is top-10 as well.

Sneed’s draft status will work against him to a certain degree because priors last forever but he will still be able to cash in with a sizable deal.

• Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
• Projected Contract: 4 yrs $64.0M, $16.0M APY, $35.0M fully GTD
• Year One Cap Hit: $8.25 million

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