Chiefs News 5/6: Charges dropped against former Chief L’Jarius Sneed
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch in Arizona. (Tammy Ljungblad/The Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)The latestAttorney: All criminal charges against L'Jarius Sneed have been dropped | Pro Football Talk
Free agent cornerback L'Jarius Sneed is no longer facing any criminal charges in Texas.
Sneed's attorney Michael J. Todd told ESPN that all of the charges against his clienthave been dropped. Sneed was initially charged with aggravated assault for a December 2024 incident that saw his assistant accused of shooting at another man outside of a car dealership. A grand jury later indicted Sneed on a lesser charge of failure to report a felony, but he is now clear of all charges.
A lawsuit filed against Sneed related to the incident is still pending.
Sneed was released by the Titans in March. He was limited to 12 games over the last two seasons due to injuries and had 26 tackles in seven appearances last season.
NFL Power Rankings 2026: Which teams improved this offseason? | ESPN
12. Kansas City Chiefs
Way-too-early ranking:12
Most improved position:Running back
No other position could've been better enhanced than at running back, as the Chiefs replacedIsiah PachecoandKareem Huntwith a trio ofKenneth Walker III,Emari DemercadoandEmmett Johnson. Last season, Pacheco and Hunt combined for only one rushing attempt that went farther than 20 yards. With the Seahawkslast season, Walker finished second among all running backs in percentage of carries that gained 10 yards or more. Demercado and Johnson should be quality backups who offer versatility and receiving skills out of the backfield.- Nate Taylor
Chiefs Roster Cut Immediately Claimed Off Waivers by Giants | Heavy Sports
Among those roster cuts was veteran defensive tackleZacch Pickens, and the Chiefs departure was immediately snatched up off waivers by theNew York Giants. The NFC East teamannouncedthe news on May 5, and it was also on the dailyNFLtransaction log.
PerA-to-Z Sports Kansas City reporter Charles Goldman, fellow roster cuts QBJake Haenerand DEEthan Hurkettcleared waivers after being let go by the Chiefs."
However, with the Giants claiming Pickens, it officially marks his third stop since being selected in Round 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft by theChicago Bears."
Kansas City took a flyer on Pickens just before the start of the 2025 season. The former third-round talent failed to make the Bears' 53-man roster that August, and the Chiefs picked him up off waivers, similar to the Giants now.
On Monday, May 4, the Chiefs signed fifth-round RB Emmett Johnson to his four-year rookie contract. Hejoins fellow fifth-round pick WR Cyrus Allen and seventh-round pick QB Garrett Nussmeieras the only draft picks to have signed their rookie deals with Kansas City.
These three deals are the easiest to execute because there isn't much room to negotiate when it comes to guaranteed salary. They're also the cheapest and don't require the Chiefs to make any contract-related moves to clear cap space. It's ultimately only a matter of time before the remaining draft picks' contracts are completed for Kansas City.
Johnson's contract provides the Chiefs with significant financial flexibility moving forward. In 2026, the Chiefs are only spending $8.8 million (seventh-fewest) on the running back position. That number will balloon in 2027 ($19.8 million) as Kansas City gets deeper into itsmulti-year deal with RB Kenneth Walker. Johnson's cap number won't exceed $1.4M at any point during his rookie deal, unless his base salary is raised through the NFL's Proven Performance Escalator (basically, if Johnson outplays his draft slot before the final year of his rookie deal). As things currently stand, Johnson helps keep the Chiefs' running back room inexpensive, while having the ceiling of a high-volume contributor.
Arrowhead transformation begins as FIFA to take over venue ahead of World Cup 2026 | KCTV5
The Kansas City Chiefs confirm that FIFA will officially take control of the stadium ahead of the World Cup in the next few weeks."
FIFA crews will have a lot of work to do to prepare for the tournament that will be played in dozens of stadiums across North America, including here in Kansas City.
The first World Cup 2026 match is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City between Mexico and South Africa.
The first match held in Kansas City is scheduled to take place June 16 between Argentina and Algeria.
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Question: WillPatrick Mahomesbe ready for Week 1?
All eyes are on Patrick Mahomes as he recovers from a torn ACL he suffered in December. Head coach Andy Reid recently said that Mahomes is on track to take part in Kansas City's OTAs, albeit possibly on a limited basis. The central question with Mahomes is whether he'll be ready to suit up for theChiefsin Week 1 or need extra time to rehab before taking the field again. That'll be a fascinating balancing act for Kansas City to go through this offseason. On the one hand, they'll want Mahomes to make positive strides in hopes of playing out of the gate, but they'll also need to giveJustin Fields, whom they acquired this offseason, work to prepare him in case he needs to start the season under center.
Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday ofassaulting his personal chefin a case marked by conflicting accounts of what happened inside his home after disputes over money and their relationship.
His trial lasted two days and the jury deliberated for less than two hours.
The charges stemmed from a Dec. 2 incident at his house in Dedham, where Jamila Adams, a former live-in personal chef known as Mila, testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during an argument. He had pleaded not guilty to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge.
Diggs' attorneys said the alleged assault never happened and challenged Adams' credibility, arguing the dispute was about money or relationship tensions - including a disagreement over a planned trip to Miami - rather than a violent attack.
Source: Giants agree to two-year deal with DT DJ Reader | ESPN
TheNew York Giantshave agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract sign veteran defensive tackleDJ Reader, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.
Reader can make up to $15.5 million through incentives, the source told Fowler.
The move comes more than two weeks after the Giants traded standout defensive linemanDexter Lawrence IIto theCincinnati Bengalsfor the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft. New York also draftedBobby Jamison-Travisin the sixth round last month.
The Giants freed up more than $12.5 million in salary cap space by trading Lawrence.
Last week, the Giants also signed veteran defensive tacklesShelby HarrisandLeki Fotuto one-year contracts. The Giants also claimed defensive tackleZacch Pickensoff waivers from theKansas City Chiefson Tuesday.
Seahawks signing Dante Fowler as first major outside free agent add this offseason | CBS Sports
In case you missed it on Arrowhead PrideThe reigning Super Bowl-championSeahawkshave made their first significant dip into the outside free agent pool this offseason, agreeing to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million withDante Fowler,per NFL Media's Tom Pelissero.
Fowler, who will turn 32 a month before the season begins, had three sacks for theCowboyslast season while playing on just under one-third of Dallas' defensive snaps. One year earlier with theCommanders, he had one of the most productive years of his career, notching 10.5 sacks. He has 58.5 career sacks across 10NFLseasons, spent with theJaguars,Rams,Falcons, Cowboys (two stints) and Commanders.
The Seahawks have had a quiet offseason since theirSuper BowlLX triumph over thePatriots. They brought back wide receiver/returnerRashid Shaheedon a three-year, $51 million deal and cornerbackJosh Jobeon a three year, $24 million deal but had not brought in any outside free agents on deals worth more than $2 million until Fowler on Tuesday.
Blue Springs' Xavier Loyd stands out in tryout, earns deal with Chiefs
From The FeedSocial media to make you thinkHe totaled just three catches for 37 yards over his time at the local universities, and entered the 2026 NFL Draft with Dane Brugler ofThe Athleticranking him as the 211th bestwide receiver in his draft guide The Beast." Brugler also uncharacteristically misspelled his name as Xaiver."
In between three unproductive college seasons, however, lies the potential the Chiefs likely saw when the front office invited Loyd to try out. He spent 2024 with a Championship Subdivision-level football program at Illinois State. In his only season with the Redbirds, Loyd totaled 66 catches for 912 yards and six touchdowns.
While Loyd undoubtedly would have liked to have made a bigger impact at the highest level of college football, he made the most of his chance with the Chiefs. Precious little has been reported of the team's rookie camp due to the confidentiality rules Chiefs' beat reporters operate under. One consistent media take, however, has been that Loyd had a great camp.
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