Home / Sports / Chargers add ex-1st round CB Elam to practice squad
Chargers add ex-1st round CB Elam to practice squad
1 Sep
Summary
- Chargers signed former first-round pick CB Kaiir Elam.
- Elam was most recently with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- He provides low-risk, potential high-reward depth.
The Los Angeles Chargers have bolstered their practice squad by signing cornerback Kaiir Elam, a former first-round draft pick from the 2022 NFL Draft. Elam's journey has been challenging since being selected by the Buffalo Bills at No. 23 overall.
After a promising rookie year, Elam missed most of the 2023 season due to a foot injury. He was later traded to the Dallas Cowboys during the 2025 offseason and subsequently released. Most recently, he spent training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs before being waived. Elam now joins the Chargers, offering potential depth and insurance.
This signing represents a low-risk, high-reward opportunity for the Chargers. If Elam can recapture his collegiate promise, he could become a valuable asset. The team's current cornerback roster includes Tarheeb Still, Donte Jackson, Cam Hart, Deane Leonard, and Rodney Shelley.
