Cowboys CB Kaiir Elam
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Cowboys CB Kaiir Elam
The rivalry between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs has grown significantly over the past few seasons. Since 2020, the two teams have faced off four times in the postseason, showcasing the talents of two of the NFL’s best quarterbacks: Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.
Although a new rivalry has developed between Kansas City and Buffalo, the two teams continue to do business with each other, making trades and signing free agents who have played for the opposing team. This was evident with the Chiefs’ actions on Thursday.
Former Bills Cornerback Kaiir Elam is Heading to The Chiefs
According to NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the Chiefsagreed to a deal with former Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam.
The Bills selected Elam in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but his stint in Buffalo didn’t go as hoped. Over three seasons with the Bills, Elam started only 12 games in 29 appearances.
Last offseason, the Bills traded Elam to the Dallas Cowboys. Bills general manager Brandon Beanetook responsibility for drafting Elam and expressed his regret over the decision.
“Ultimately, it’s on me,” said Beane, addressing reporters following the first wave of free agency, on May 19, via Bills On SI’s Ralph Ventre. “I made the selection that didn’t work out, and I own that. You don’t want those to happen but man, I’m rooting for Kaiir, I really am.”
Elam didn’t last long with the Cowboys, as Dallas released him in mid-November, and the Tennessee Titans picked him up.
It will be interesting to see how Elam plays with the Chiefs, and there is a good chance he might only be a camp body.