The Chiefs traded away Trent McDuffie and lost Jaylen Warren in free agency. With both cornerbacks now in Los Angeles, the team finds itself in need of additions.
Kansas City has lined up a low-cost move to provide depth in the secondary. Kaiir Elam has agreed to terms with the Chiefs, as first reported by Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This will be the fourth career team for the former first-rounder.
Elam entered the league with high expectations, although his Bills tenure did not go according to plan. Elam totaled 29 appearances in Buffalo, but he was unable to establish himself as a regular defensive presence. A trade was worked out last March which sent Elam to the Cowboys.
That change of scenery allowed Elam to make seven starts and play in 10 games. He was part of one of the league’s worst secondaries, however, and the Cowboys struggled mightily on defense in 2025. The team elected to move on by waiving Elam in November. That led to a deal with the Titans to close out the campaign. Upon arrival in Tennessee, Elam played a part-time defensive role.
More to come…