Cowboys Trade for Cornerback Kaiir Elam in Deal With Bills

The Cowboys add depth to their secondary by acquiring former first-round pick Kaiir Elam, while the Bills receive two draft picks in return.

The Dallas Cowboys acquired cornerback Kaiir Elam and a 2025 sixth-round draft pick from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
Elam, a 2022 first-round draft pick, struggled to secure a consistent role with the Bills and is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
The move addresses the Cowboys' need for secondary depth as starter Trevon Diggs recovers from a second major knee surgery and nickel cornerback Jourdan Lewis departs in free agency.
Elam joins a cornerback group that includes DaRon Bland, Andrew Booth Jr., and rookie Caelen Carson, though his role in the starting lineup remains uncertain.
Elam's time in Buffalo was marked by limited playing time due to injuries and inconsistent performance, including being benched in key games.