2024 Defense Stats
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14
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0.0
INT
0
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0
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0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Larger role likely
Elam is coming off a strong training camp as Buffalo gets ready for its preseason opener against the Bears on Saturday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Veteran teammate Dion Dawkins said this week, "I'm happy that '5' is doing what he does now, and he can show us why he's a first-round pick ... when he gets in a game, Kaiir does what he does, and he's in practice and he's showing it. I'm just happy that Kaiir is feeling more like his self."
ANALYSIS
Rasul Douglas and Christian Benford are the two carryover starters from last season at the corner spots, while hybrid player Taron Johnson is probably the best secondary player left on the team, so Elam becoming a starter is far from a certainty. However, the Bills run a defense in which several corners see the field with regularity, and Elam -- the team's 2022 first-round pick who hasn't really panned out yet, partly due to injuries -- looks to be in that mix after making some big strides this offseason.
Rasul Douglas and Christian Benford are the two carryover starters from last season at the corner spots, while hybrid player Taron Johnson is probably the best secondary player left on the team, so Elam becoming a starter is far from a certainty. However, the Bills run a defense in which several corners see the field with regularity, and Elam -- the team's 2022 first-round pick who hasn't really panned out yet, partly due to injuries -- looks to be in that mix after making some big strides this offseason.
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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
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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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Entering important third season
Elam received extra reps throughout the spring due to veteran Rasul Douglas missing the voluntary OTA sessions, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
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Elam, who missed most of the 2023 regular season due to an ankle injury and coaching decisions, finished with 14 total tackles over three regular-season games.
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Back on active roster
Elam (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday.
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Getting close to return
Elam (ankle) was a full participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.
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Won't play Week 14
Elam (ankle) will not be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
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Gaining trade interest
Elam, who was a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, has garnered trade interest ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Elam's absence in Thursday's contest marked the fifth time he has been a healthy scratch in eight games this season, as he took a back seat to Josh Norman, who joined the Bills' practice squad last week. Elam didn't play in the first four games of the season but got his first opportunity in Week 5 with Christian Benford ruled out for that game with a shoulder injury. Elam actually registered a career-high 11 tackles in that contest, though a large part of that production was due to him being beaten out by the opposing wide receiver on multiple occasions. He hasn't had the production the Bills were hoping for when they took him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but perhaps a change in scenery would help him turn things around.
Elam's absence in Thursday's contest marked the fifth time he has been a healthy scratch in eight games this season, as he took a back seat to Josh Norman, who joined the Bills' practice squad last week. Elam didn't play in the first four games of the season but got his first opportunity in Week 5 with Christian Benford ruled out for that game with a shoulder injury. Elam actually registered a career-high 11 tackles in that contest, though a large part of that production was due to him being beaten out by the opposing wide receiver on multiple occasions. He hasn't had the production the Bills were hoping for when they took him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but perhaps a change in scenery would help him turn things around.