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Signed a contract with the Chiefs in April of 2026.
Joining Kansas City's secondary
The Chiefs are slated to sign Elam, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Elam, who played in 10 regular-season games with Dallas and four with Tennessee in 2025, brings depth and experience to a Kansas City cornerback corps that has seen Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson depart this offseason. The 24-year-old has 19 starts (including seven with the Cowboys last year) to his credit since being drafted by the Bills, 23rd overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft, and in his new locale, Elam figures to compete with Nohl Williams and Kristian Fulton for outside CB reps.
Elam, who played in 10 regular-season games with Dallas and four with Tennessee in 2025, brings depth and experience to a Kansas City cornerback corps that has seen Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson depart this offseason. The 24-year-old has 19 starts (including seven with the Cowboys last year) to his credit since being drafted by the Bills, 23rd overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft, and in his new locale, Elam figures to compete with Nohl Williams and Kristian Fulton for outside CB reps.
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Measurables Review
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How do Kaiir Elam's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A first-round pick of the Bills in 2022, Elam never established himself as a reliable starter in the Buffalo secondary, prompting a trade to Dallas in March. The Florida product has battled injuries in his career, and his skills and instincts haven't always kept up with the impressive speed and athleticism he showed in college. Nonetheless, Elam seems on track to start for the Cowboys in Week 1 as the team waits for Trevon Diggs and 2025 third-round pick Shavon Revel to get healthy.
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Headed to Tennessee
Elam signed with the Titans on Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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Cut by Cowboys
Dallas waived Elam on Saturday.
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Demoted to bench role
Elam will not start at outside corner for Sunday's game against the Jets, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
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Not extended beyond 2025
Elam had his fifth-year option declined by the Cowboys on Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Dealt to Dallas
The Bills agreed Wednesday to trade Elam and a sixth-round pick to the Cowboys in exchange for future fifth- and seventh-round picks, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Could find new home quickly
Elam visited the Jets on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Elam was waived by the Cowboys on Saturday after his role diminished due to the debut of Shavon Revel. While he's been charged with allowing three touchdowns this season, Elam has allowed a catch rate of only 61.5 percent when targeted. The Jets don't have an obvious need at corner, but they are likely to continue to churn their roster as part of their current rebuild.
Elam was waived by the Cowboys on Saturday after his role diminished due to the debut of Shavon Revel. While he's been charged with allowing three touchdowns this season, Elam has allowed a catch rate of only 61.5 percent when targeted. The Jets don't have an obvious need at corner, but they are likely to continue to churn their roster as part of their current rebuild.