Before legal troubles derailed his career, L’Jarius Sneed was one of the most feared cornerbacks in the NFL. Before joining Tennessee, Snead, who played a key role in the Kansas City Chiefs‘ Super Bowl LVII and LVIII victories, had 78 tackles, two interceptions and a career-high 14 passes defensed in his final Chiefs season. His Titans tenure ended in March 2026 with just 12 games played over two injury-plagued seasons. Now, the dramatic off-field saga appears to be reaching its end.
L’Jarius Sneed Assault Case Officially Dismissed
All criminal charges against free agent cornerback L’Jarius Sneed have been officially dismissed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that attorney Michael J. Todd announced the state of Texas dropped the remaining misdemeanor charge on May 1, leaving Sneed with no conviction and no admission of guilt.
The incident at the center of the case took place on December 6, 2024, at an exotic car dealership in Carrollton, Texas. Christian Nshimiyimana, who runs a luxury car rental business, alleged that Sneed and his personal assistant, Tekonzae Williams, arrived in a rented Lamborghini Urus and fired shots at him while he sat inside a Mercedes G-Wagon. No one was injured, but bullets struck the vehicle and a nearby building.
L'Jarius Sneed Cleared as Texas Drops All Criminal Charges
L’Jarius Sneed Cleared as Texas Drops All Criminal Charges (Imagn Images)
Sneed was initially arrested on an aggravated assault charge. A Texas grand jury later declined to indict him on that count, instead charging him with the lesser offense of failure to report the commission of a felony, a Class A misdemeanor. His associate, Williams, was separately indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Throughout the process, Sneed maintained that the alleged actions were carried out by a third party without his knowledge or involvement.
After the full dismissal, Sneed posted on social media that “the weight is finally off.” The ruling removes the biggest legal barrier between the 29-year-old and a return to professional football.
The criminal case is closed, but Sneed’s legal journey is not entirely over. A separate courtroom battle is still underway, and it carries a price tag that could attract serious attention from NFL teams evaluating his situation.
L’Jarius Sneed’s Civil Lawsuit Still Active
A civil lawsuit filed by Nshimiyimana in Dallas County, seeking at least $1 million in damages, remains active. The plaintiff alleges that Sneed and Williams targeted him in an unprovoked attack, and suggests he may have been mistaken for someone else. A jury trial in the civil case is tentatively scheduled for June 16, 2026.
The NFL has not yet responded to the Carrollton incident. The league can act under its personal conduct policy without a criminal conviction, meaning fines or suspensions remain possible. The June trial adds a further layer of uncertainty for any team weighing a deal.
Even so, Sneed’s path back to the league is now considerably clearer. The Tennessee Titans did not trade a third-round pick and hand out a four-year, $76.4 million contract for an ordinary cornerback. The market understood his value then, and little has changed that calculation now.