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Cowboys, Bills Reportedly Close To Trade On Wednesday

Originally posted on The Spun | By Matt Hladik | Last updated Mar 12, 2025 3:31 PM ET

It's the middle of NFL free agency, but teams are also making trades as well.

The Dallas Cowboys have been relatively quiet so far in free agency, while the Buffalo Bills have been more active, particularly on defense. This afternoon, they are reportedly close to combining on a trade involving cornerback Kaiir Elam.

NFL insider Josina Anderson first reported the news that a trade was imminent. Meanwhile, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero has details on the compensation.

"Full trade: The #Bills will receive fifth- and future seventh-round picks from the #Cowboys for Kaiir Elam and a sixth-rounder, per source," Pelissero tweeted.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Cornerback Kaiir Elam #5 of the Buffalo Bills gets set during the first half of the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)Brooke Sutton/Getty Images

Elam was the No. 23 overall pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Florida. As a rookie, Elam appeared in 13 regular season games with six starts, finishing with 41 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defensed.

Injuries limited Elam to only three regular season appearances in 2023, though he did return to intercept a pass in a playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

This past season, Elam played in 13 games and made four starts. He logged 26 tackles, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 03: Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, looks on prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

So far, the Cowboys have re-signed several key players in free agency, including defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa and wide receiver/kick returner KaVontae Turpin.

Externally, they've brought in offensive guard Robert Jones and running back Javonte Williams on one-year deals, along with two other former first-round picks defensive linemen Solomon Thomas and Payton Turner. Thomas' deal is for two years, while Turner's is only for one.

Buffalo, meanwhile, has retained safety Damar Hamlin and brought in wide receiver Josh Palmer, along with help on the defensive line in Joey Bosa, Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht and secondary depth in safety Darrick Forrest.

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