Kaiir Elam
24-Year-Old
Free Agent
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
29
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Released by the Cowboys in November of 2025.
Cut by Cowboys
Dallas waived Elam on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Elam was acquired by Dallas in a trade in March and logged every defensive snap for the team over the first three weeks of the season. However, the 2022 first-round draft pick saw his playing time fluctuate thereafter, and Elam didn't log any defensive snaps while playing three snaps on special teams last Sunday against Las Vegas. Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News indicates that Elam's removal from the roster suggests the Cowboys have ample confidence in their current outside corners -- including rookie Shavon Revel and second-year pro Caelen Carson.
Elam was acquired by Dallas in a trade in March and logged every defensive snap for the team over the first three weeks of the season. However, the 2022 first-round draft pick saw his playing time fluctuate thereafter, and Elam didn't log any defensive snaps while playing three snaps on special teams last Sunday against Las Vegas. Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News indicates that Elam's removal from the roster suggests the Cowboys have ample confidence in their current outside corners -- including rookie Shavon Revel and second-year pro Caelen Carson.
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Measurables Review
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How do Kaiir Elam's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
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Height
6' 1"Weight
191 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
30.88 in
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Elam was a first round pick last year, but didn't exactly 'burst onto the scene' as a rookie. He played in 13 games (6 starts) and managed to snag two interceptions and 41 tackles. He's looking for more in his second year and should have lots of time to prove himself.
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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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Plays reserve role in Buffalo
Elam tallied 26 total tackles (17 solo) and two passes defended over 13 regular-season games in 2024.
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Ready to rock
Elam (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
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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.