The Elam last name may sound familiar to Cowboys fans. That’s because the cornerback’s father, Abe, played for Dallas in the 2006 and 2011 seasons. Abe appeared in 31 games during his Cowboys stints, posting 82 total tackles, four tackles for loss and forcing two fumbles.

The Cowboys needed cornerback help with slot corner Jourdan Lewis signing with the Jaguars and outside corner Trevon Diggs' 2025 season in doubt after left knee surgery Jan. 23.

The Dallas Cowboys have acquired cornerback Kaiir Elam from Buffalo, adding depth to a position with some questions as the Bills decided to move on from their 2022 first-round draft pick.