DECEMBER 23, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
KAIIR ELAM #5 - CORNERBACK - BUFFALO BILLS
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'Tough Times 10': Bills Next Step for Rookie Kaiir Elam After Move Kaiir Elam was dealt his first major professional hardship at a brutal time, but those within the Buffalo Bills’ organization believe he has...
'Tough Times 10': Bills Next Step for Rookie Kaiir Elam After Move Kaiir Elam was dealt his first major professional hardship at a brutal time, but those within the Buffalo Bills’ organization believe he has...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kaiir Elam: "Mentally I'm In A Good Space" Bills Cornerback Kaiir Elam spoke to the media on Wednesday following practice. Topics included: The hardest part of sitting out these last...
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Takes back seat on defense While Elam suited up for Sunday's win against the Jets, he played just one special-teams snap and did not play on defense.
Impact The first-rounder was a key piece earlier in the season, but with stud corner Tre'Davious White (knee) back in action and now shadowing the opponent's best receiver, Elam is left competing for time with other players for essentially one spot. Dane Jackson and veteran Xavier Rhodes have been used in that role over Elam, who has sat out three of the past five games due to either injury or coach's decision. He hasn't recorded so much as a tackle since Week 9.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bills' Sean McDermott defends starting Dane Jackson over Xavier Rhodes, Kaiir Elam Jackson played the entire game on defense opposite Tre'Davious White.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM
Will play Sunday Elam is active Sunday against the Jets.
Impact Elam sat out Week 13 against the Patriots as a coach's decision. He'll now return to the field in Week 14, as Xavier Rhodes sits as a healthy scratch Sunday.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Elam (coach's decision) will not play in Thursday Night Football against the Patriots, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Elam missed back-to-back games with an ankle injury before returning against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. However, Bills coach Sean McDermott said the rookie first-round pick still dealt with pain from this issue while playing against Detroit, causing him to slot into a backup role behind Christian Benford, per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com. While Benford (oblique) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Elam will sit once again despite being considered a full participant in each practice Week 13. As a result, expect Dane Jackson, Xavier Rhodes and Tre'Davious White to serve as the Bills' top cornerbacks against New England.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant in walkthrough Elam (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report, according to Chris Brown of the Bills' official site.
Impact Elam picked up an ankle injury Week 9 versus the Jets and was sidelined for the following game against Minnesota. The rookie first-round pick returned to practice in full last Friday, but he was still ruled inactive for Sunday's win over the Browns. However, Elam appears to be ready to play again given his status in Monday's estimated sessions, so he'll likely slot back into a quasi-starter role against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bills' Kaiir Elam OUT, Jordan Poyer ACTIVE vs. Browns (Week 11 Inactives) The Bills made it to Detroit for their home matchup against the Browns. Here is who will be inactive for Buffalo today.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM
Won't play Sunday Elam (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Browns.
Impact Elam was able to log a full practice Thursday, but he apparently is still not fully recovered from the injury, which also forced him out against the Vikings last Sunday. The rookie corner will try to be ready for Thanksgiving against the Lions, while Christian Benford will likely get increased opportunity Sunday against Cleveland.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Full go Thursday Elam (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Bills' practice report Thursday.
Impact Elam picked up an ankle injury during the Bills' Week 9 loss to the Jets and was sidelined for the following game versus Minnesota. The rookie cornerback then returned to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, and he appears set to play Week 11 after logging a full session Friday. Elam primarily played a quasi-starting role over his first eight games, recording 34 tackles, three passes defended and two interceptions, and he should reprise this role against the run-first Browns offense Sunday.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to limited work Elam (ankle) was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday.
Impact While Elam is still a rookie, his presence was missed in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, as the Bills couldn't do anything to stop Justin Jefferson. Buffalo's secondary is quite banged up even outside of Elam's injury, so if he can rally and return Sunday against the Browns, it'd be a nice boost toward the team's quest to halt a two-game losing streak.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out in Week 10 Elam (ankle) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Impact As expected, Elam won't play in Sunday's contest versus Minnesota as a result of an ankle injury he sustained during last Sunday's matchup against the Jets. In the rookie first-rounder's absence, Dane Jackson and Taron Johnson are in line for expanded roles at cornerback in Week 10.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed doubtful The Bills have listed Elam (ankle) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact After practicing in limited fashion to start the week, Elam was a non-participant Thursday and Friday. Thus, he is seemingly trending in the wrong direction. If he is indeed unable to give it a go, Siran Neal could potentially see some extra snaps providing depth at cornerback, though it's also possible the Bills could start working star corner Tre'Davious White (knee) back into the mix.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns during second half Elam (ankle) returned during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Jets, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Elam stepped in to replace veteran cornerback Dane Jackson with the game tied 17-17 late in the fourth quarter, per Getzenberg. The rookie recorded 31 tackles, three passes defended and two interceptions over the first seven games of the season, and it will be worth monitoring his health status during practice this following week.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Elam is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets with an ankle injury.
Impact Elam logged two tackles before leaving in the second half, though the exact nature and severity of this issue are still unclear. With the first-round rookie out, expect fellow reserve cornerbacks Siran Neal and Christian Benford to step up into bigger roles behind Taron Johnson and Dane Jackson.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bills defense poised to make things even worse for Aaron Rodgers, Packers
Buffalo's NFL-best defense, after throttling the Chiefs and enjoying a bye week, is rested and ready for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.OCTOBER 27, 2022
Kaiir Elam: "I Was Living In The Moment" Bills Cornerback Kaiir Elam spoke to the media on Sunday following the team's 24-20 win over the Chiefs. Topics included: Walking through hi...
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Can't miss play! Kaiir Elam intercepts Patrick Mahomes | Bills vs. Chiefs | Week 6 Rookie Kaiir Elam posted his second career interception to halt a potential Chiefs scoring opportunity.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Bills' Kaiir Elam 'never' wants to have a tough game again #Bills’ Kaiir Elam ‘never’ wants to have a tough game again:
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Bills CB Kaiir Elam will have his hands full vs Chiefs. Will KC look to target the rookie? Bills rookie cornerback Kaiir Elam had a rough game against the Steelers, and now he has to go against the elite offense of the Chiefs.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM
Kaiir Elam: "This Is Our Biggest Game Because It's Our Next Game" Buffalo Bills Cornerback Kaiir Elam spoke to the media on Wednesday following practice in the locker room. Topics included: His assessment o...
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
'F-Minus!' Bills Rookie CB Kaiir Elam Grades Himself - With Chiefs Next Kaiir Elam discusses his game against the Steelers, which included his first career interception.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Amasses 10 tackles, one pick Sunday Elam recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) and one interception during Sunday's 38-3 win over the Steelers.
Impact Easily his best outing as a pro, Elam collected double-digit stops and also caught the first interception of his young career Sunday against Pittsburgh. Since fellow rookie cornerback Christian Benford broke his hand during the Bills' Week 3 contest versus Miami, the 191-pounder has seen a massive jump in playing time over the last two weeks (134-of-135 possible defensive snaps) as a result. Elam hopes to keep the train rolling Sunday against the Chiefs.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Watch: Former Gators CB Kaiir Elam Posts First NFL Interception Former Gators cornerback Kaiir Elam made a leaping grab on his first interceptions in the pros.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
