Just 48 Hours After Being Cut, Former First-Round Pick Stuns NFL by Declaring He Wants to Join the Chicago Bears — Even Willing to Take a Pay Cut Just to Wear the Jersey
Chicago, Illinois — Today
Just two days after being released by the Cowboys, Kaiir Elam, the former first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills, has stunned the NFL by making one thing very clear: he
wants to join the Chicago Bears — and he’s even willing to take a pay cut just for the chance to wear navy and orange.
At just 24 years old
, Elam isn’t hiding what he wants. People close to him say he immediately told his representatives that “the Bears are my No. 1 choice.” For him, this isn’t about chasing the biggest paycheck. This is about
identity, redemption, and a player trying to find the version of himself he still believes in.
Back in Buffalo, Elam showed exactly why he was a first-rounder. He posted
47 tackles as a rookie and delivered a huge interception in the 2022 Wild Card game against the Miami Dolphins — a moment that made Bills Mafia believe they’d found their next impact corner. But injuries, scheme changes, and depth chart battles slowly pushed his career off track in a way no one expected.
Through all of it, though, Elam’s belief in himself never disappeared. He still believes he can be the player Buffalo thought they drafted — if he can find the right environment. And in his mind,
Chicago is that place. A defense built on being tough, physical, disciplined — exactly the kind of football Elam has always wanted to play, from Florida to the pros.
Shortly after leaving Dallas, Elam shared a message that immediately caught the attention of Bears fans and league insiders alike:
“If I have to start from the bottom in Chicago, I’m ready. I’m not asking for guarantees. I just need a chance to compete, to earn it, and to be worthy of that jersey.”
In a league where young players often look for bigger roles, bigger markets, and bigger numbers, a former first-round pick choosing sacrifice over entitlement says everything about where his mindset is now. Especially at a time when the
Bears sit at 8–3, locked in a playoff race and quietly worrying about depth in the secondary.
According to multiple sources, Chicago has taken notice. A young corner with
length, speed, press-man ability, flashes of playoff production, and a burning desire to prove himself again — that’s exactly the kind of player playoff teams like to bring in late in the year.
Elam isn’t promising stardom.
He isn’t demanding a starting job.
He isn’t negotiating over snap counts.
He’s only promising work, humility, and a relentless hunger to become himself again — in a Bears uniform.
And as the news spreads through Bears Nation, one thing is becoming more and more clear:
The story of Kaiir Elam might be far from over.
It might just be getting its next chapter —
in Chicago, at Soldier Field, under the cold lights of December, where players either fade… or finally become who they were meant to be.
BREAKING: John W. Henry Slams MrBeast’s Controversial ‘MLB Buyout’ Stunt – Calls It a Disrespectful Attempt to Undermine the League’s Legacy for Views
Boston, MA – John W. Henry, the owner of the Boston Red Sox, has spoken out against the viral ad released by internet sensation MrBeast in which he claims to have “purchased the entire MLB” as part of a promotion for a free livestream event. Henry, who has always championed the integrity of Major League Baseball and its teams, has called out the video as nothing more than a publicity stunt aimed at grabbing attention without regard for the sport’s legacy.
In the ad, MrBeast, known for his over-the-top stunts and philanthropy, exaggerates his involvement with the MLB, saying, “I’ve bought the MLB, and now you can watch the entire league for free!” The video quickly went viral, with millions of views across social media platforms. While many of MrBeast’s followers took the video in stride as another outlandish stunt, Henry’s response was swift and critical.
"I understand the value of entertainment, but to trivialize the MLB, its players, coaches, and fans like this is simply disrespectful," Henry said in a statement to the media. "The MLB isn’t for sale—it's a community built on passion, tradition, and respect. MrBeast may have a platform, but this stunt goes too far, turning something sacred into a cheap grab for attention. The MLB deserves better than this.”
Henry’s remarks come as Major League Baseball continues its efforts to innovate and connect with fans via digital content and expanded access. However, Henry emphasized that such initiatives should never come at the cost of the league’s longstanding reputation. “There’s a way to engage fans, to bring them closer to the game, but it should never undermine the values that have made the MLB the most respected league in the world,” he continued.
The video, which has now sparked a firestorm of debate, has drawn mixed reactions across social media. Some fans found it humorous and entertaining, while others, like Henry, believe it undermines the seriousness and legacy of professional sports. “This is about more than just a viral moment,” Henry continued. “It’s about the values that make the MLB what it is today—commitment, respect, and dedication. This kind of stunt only cheapens the sport and distracts from the real issues we face as a league.”
While MrBeast has built his career on shocking stunts and viral videos, his latest move has raised eyebrows across the sports world. Critics argue that while his philanthropic efforts are commendable, this particular ad sends the wrong message about the value of sports and the organizations that run them.
MrBeast, known for his large-scale giveaways and challenges, has yet to respond to Henry’s criticism, but his past track record suggests he may brush off the controversy in favor of the attention his video generated.
For Henry and many others, however, the damage is already done. “It’s one thing to joke around or promote a charity,” Henry concluded, “but when you start playing with the integrity of the game, that’s where I draw the line.”
