The Dallas Cowboys continue to solidify their roster depth, at a time when most NFL teams are working on their starting lineups. With the official start to free agency less than an hour away, the front office has orchestrated a trade with the Buffalo Bills, swapping a few Day 3 draft picks and acquiring a former first-round selection.

The Dallas Cowboys fortified their secondary with a trade for a player who not so long ago was considered a potential star. That player: cornerback Kaiir Elam, a first-round pick in 2022 by the Buffalo Bills. Dallas picked up Elam and a 2025 sixth-round pick from Buffalo in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 seventh-rounder.

The Dallas Cowboys are banking on a change of scenery unlocking Kaiir Elam’s first-round talent. The former Buffalo Bills cornerback, acquired via trade, brings elite measurables at 6-foot-1 and 191 pounds, with 4.39 speed and a 37.5-inch vertical.