Injuries have plagued L’Jarius Sneed since joining the Tennessee Titans in 2024. The two-time Super Bowl champion suffered a season-ending quad strain in Week 6 of last season that required surgery, and he also underwent a knee procedure during the offseason, resulting in him missing most of training camp. Sneed has shown rust through the first seven games, recording zero interceptions and three pass deflections, while allowing 257 passing yards, three touchdowns, and a whopping 120 passer rating.
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Tennessee Titans’ No. 1 CB has been dealing with an injury since Week 6
L’Jarius Sneed popped up on Week 7’s injury report with an injury to the same quad as last season, re-injuring it the previous week. He aggravated the injury in the third quarter against the New England Patriots and did not return for the remainder of the game. During Wednesday’s press conference, Mike McCoy told the media that Sneed will “miss some time moving forward,” making him a prime injured reserve candidate.
Tennessee Titans suddenly place trade candidate on IR
According to Jim Wyatt of the team’s website, the Titans have placed L’Jarius Sneed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next four games. It’s unclear when he will return, or even if he will play this season, as the injury could be season-ending. Lastly, with the team in the midst of a rebuild, Sneed was considered a prime trade candidate ahead of the November 4 NFL Trade Deadline.
The @Titans have placed CB L’Jarius Sneed on Injured Reserve.
The Titans have promoted LB Joe Bachie from the practice squad to the team’s 53-man roster.
Also, the Titans signed WR Lance McCutcheon to the team’s practice squad.
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— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) October 23, 2025
Who replaces him?
The plan is for Darrell Baker Jr. to take over as the starting outside cornerback. The former Indianapolis Colts player has some starting experience throughout his four-year NFL career, with 15 starts and 12 pass deflections. Baker filled in for him in Week 1 when he was on a pitch count and again for the remainder of Week 7, totaling 137 this season.
