Although the Cowboys traded for Elam this offseason, this move was always expected. As noted by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, “the option would have paid him around $12.7 million,” which the Cowboys deemed too steep a price for a player who has failed to meet first-round expectations. Elam is now officially playing on a one-year prove-it deal.

It’s a miniscule swap of picks for the former No. 23 overall pick, but Elam failed to find his footing in Buffalo and the Bills were more than ready to move on. Elam only appeared in 29 games through three seasons with the Bills. He missed time due to injuries but was also a healthy scratch at times. A trade was the best outcome for all involved. Elam will now look to revive his career in Dallas while the Cowboys are hoping to buy low on a former first-round selection.

Codrington was the only player listed on the team’s injury report heading into the weekend. The Bills enter Sunday’s game at near full strength as they prepare to host the Broncos for the first of three games set to go down on the second day of Wild Card Weekend.

The 2022 first-round pick has appeared in just three games this season, allowing 135 yards on 10 receptions before being placed on the IR with a torn ligament in his foot. Despite many labeling Elam as a bust, it was revealed that Elam suffered the ankle injury in the preseason and was trying to play through it at the start of the year. Now fully healthy, Elam will work in as a back-up cornerback behind Rasul Douglas, Christian Benford, and Dane Jackson. Perhaps a strong finish to the season can help him shake the “bust” label. Interestingly, this move completes Buffalo’s 53-man roster which means they’ll need to make another roster move if they want to activate DT DaQuan Jones.