In a significant legal victory for the former Tennessee Titans cornerback, criminal charges against L'Jarius Sneed have been officially dismissed, according to court documents obtained by The Tennessean. The news comes as a relief for the 28-year-old defensive back, who had been facing a Class A misdemeanor charge for failure to report a felony in Texas.
The legal saga began in December 2024, when a Texas man filed a lawsuit alleging that shots were fired at him from a Lamborghini at a car dealership in Carrollton, Texas. Security footage later obtained by the Associated Press showed Sneed driving the vehicle minutes before the alleged incident. While Sneed himself was not charged with the shooting, a Texas grand jury indicted him in November 2025 for failing to report the felony. His associate, Tekonzae Williams, was indicted separately for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Sneed took to social media to share his relief, posting on X: "Been such a toll on me pass two years, the weight is finally off 🙏🏾 & tell that devil I'm coming back for everything he tried to still." The emotional message reflected the strain the legal battle had placed on the former NFL standout.
On the field, Sneed's tenure with the Titans was marked by high expectations and unfortunate setbacks. Acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Kansas City Chiefs in March 2024, Sneed signed a four-year, $76.4 million extension that made him one of the 10 highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL. However, injuries derailed his impact, as he missed 12 games in 2024 and 10 games last season. Over his two-year stint with Tennessee, Sneed recorded 49 tackles, three pass breakups, and no interceptions before being released in March 2025.
For fans and collectors, Sneed's journey serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of professional sports—where talent and contracts don't always translate to on-field success. As he looks to rebuild his career, the dismissal of these charges clears a major obstacle, allowing him to focus on what he does best: locking down receivers on the gridiron.