Chiefs Secure Deal to Sign Cornerback Kaiir Elam
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to add cornerback Kaiir Elam to their roster, according to Mike Garafolo of Filmogaz.com. The deal gives the team a former first-round pick with NFL experience.
Player background
Elam is 24 years old. He was the No. 23 overall pick in the 2022 draft.
He began his career with the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo traded him to the Dallas Cowboys at the start of the league year in March.
2023 season timeline
Elam played 10 games for Dallas, starting seven of them. The Cowboys waived him in November.
He then signed with the Tennessee Titans. He appeared in four games for Tennessee over the rest of the season.
Career totals and on-field production
Through his first four NFL seasons, Elam has played in 43 games. He has 19 career starts.
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Games played | 43 |
| Starts | 19 |
| Passes defensed | 8 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Draft position | No. 23 overall (2022) |
Context for the Chiefs
Kansas City has clear needs in the secondary. The team traded Trent McDuffie and lost Jaylen Watson in free agency.
The addition of Elam aims to provide depth and experience. The club’s move follows those roster changes.
Chiefs Secure Deal to Sign Cornerback Kaiir Elam helps explain the timing. The signing gives Kansas City another option at cornerback.
