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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
Signed a four-year, $13.69 million contract with the Bills in May of 2022. Traded to the Cowboys in March of 2025. Cowboys declined $12.68 million team option for 2026 in May of 2025.
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.
ANALYSIS
With Elam benched, Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland will serve as the starting outside corners while Reddy Steward gets promoted to the slot corner position. Elam played every single defensive snap through the first three games of the season but saw his playing time dip in Week 4 against the Packers, and it appears that most of his playing time Sunday will come in rotation in the secondary and on special teams. The 2022 first-rounder has logged 20 tackles (13 solo) through four games this season.
With Elam benched, Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland will serve as the starting outside corners while Reddy Steward gets promoted to the slot corner position. Elam played every single defensive snap through the first three games of the season but saw his playing time dip in Week 4 against the Packers, and it appears that most of his playing time Sunday will come in rotation in the secondary and on special teams. The 2022 first-rounder has logged 20 tackles (13 solo) through four games this season.
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Measurables Review
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How do Kaiir Elam's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
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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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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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Limited Wednesday
Elam (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Stepping up in banged-up CB room
Elam has stepped up as the Cowboys battle injuries at cornerback, per Eric Edholm of NFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Elam could open the season as a starter at outside cornerback over DaRon Bland, as it's possible none of Trevon Diggs, Shavon Revel or Caelen Carson will be ready for Week 1 due to their respective knee injuries. Diggs is aiming for a September return from a torn ACL, while Revel's torn ACL is expected to sideline him for the regular-season opener. Carson's recovery from a hyperextended knee could stretch into the regular season as well, and the 2024 fifth-round pick could be behind Elam on the depth chart even when healthy.
Elam could open the season as a starter at outside cornerback over DaRon Bland, as it's possible none of Trevon Diggs, Shavon Revel or Caelen Carson will be ready for Week 1 due to their respective knee injuries. Diggs is aiming for a September return from a torn ACL, while Revel's torn ACL is expected to sideline him for the regular-season opener. Carson's recovery from a hyperextended knee could stretch into the regular season as well, and the 2024 fifth-round pick could be behind Elam on the depth chart even when healthy.