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The Miami Dolphins are a potential candidate. So are the Detroit Lions, who are “pretty set on adding a high-end corner,” according to Fowler.
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported last week that the Chiefs placed a $19.8 million franchise tag on Sneed.
Fowler said prior to Schultz’s report that the Chiefs would be “open to consummate a trade” off of Sneed’s franchise tag “if no long-term deal is reached.”
The Dolphins are looking for another cornerback to join Jalen Ramsey as the team reportedly plans to cut veteran Xavien Howard.
The Lions also need an additional cornerback. Cameron Sutton struggled last year, and depth at the position was so thin the Lions ended up starting Kindle Vildor after he was released from the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad.
Now Vildor and other options like Emmanuel Moseley are heading into free agency, and the Lions will need to build at the position if they’re looking to make it mast the NFC Championship next year.
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2. Tennessee Titans: DT Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
Cap Space: $80.7 million
Projected Market Value: Three years, $85.5 million
General manager Ran Carthon and new head coach Brian Callahan would have to consider finding some help for Will Levis with the No. 2 pick, but ultimately, Chris Jones is too good to pass up.
Jones had the second-highest pass rush win rate among all interior defenders at 20 percent. That was just about tied with Aaron Donald, but Jones saw nearly 10 percent more double-teams, per ESPN Analytics.
Regardless, he had 10.5 sacks in the regular season and was instrumental in the Chiefs winning another Super Bowl in the postseason.
The Titans have a strong defensive interior but are in a position for it to look a lot different next season. They already cut Teair Tart during the season after the defensive tackle requested his own release.
Denico Autry is now 33 years old and set to be a free agent.
Jeffery Simmons signed a four-year, $94 million extension in April, but Jones has the versatility to line up all over the defensive line. Pairing the two would be a unique threat to offensive lines because of their ability to disrupt from the interior.
Jones is one of the most game-changing talents that could be available in free agency. The Titans simply don’t have many game-changers on the roster right now.
