History of Kaiir Elam in Timeline

Kaiir Elam is an American football cornerback currently playing for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Florida. Elam is a professional athlete in American football.

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May 5, 2001: Kaiir Elam's Birth

On May 5, 2001, Kaiir Elam was born.

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January 10, 2022: Declared for 2022 NFL draft

On January 10, 2022, Elam declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

May 13, 2022: Signed with Buffalo Bills

On May 13, 2022, Elam signed a four-year, $13.69 million contract with the Buffalo Bills, fully guaranteed and including a $7.13 million signing bonus.

October 9, 2022: First NFL Interception

On October 9, 2022, Kaiir Elam recorded his first professional interception off Kenny Pickett in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

October 16, 2022: Second NFL Interception

On October 16, 2022, Elam recorded his second NFL interception off Patrick Mahomes during the Bills' win against the Kansas City Chiefs.

January 15, 2023: First Career Playoff Interception

On January 15, 2023, Elam recorded his first career playoff interception off Skylar Thompson during the Bills' playoff game against the Miami Dolphins.

November 2, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 2, 2023, Elam was placed on injured reserve.

January 15, 2024: Playoff Interception against Steelers

On January 15, 2024, Elam committed pass interference but later recorded his second career playoff interception off Mason Rudolph in the end zone during the Bills' playoff game against the Steelers, exactly one year after his first playoff interception.

March 12th, 2025: Traded to the Cowboys

On March 12th, 2025, Elam was traded to the Dallas Cowboys along with a 2025 sixth round pick in exchange for a 2025 fifth round pick and 2026 seventh round pick.