The Steelers signed Powell to the practice squad Tuesday.
Powell briefly spent time with the Texans over the summer but has been out of work since being cut by Houston prior to Week 1. A fifth-round pick by the Chiefs in 2021, Powell has appeared in just three career regular-season games but didn't see a single target in the pass game.
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Cornell Powell: Cut by Houston
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The Texans waived Powell on Tuesday.
After being drafted by Kansas City in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Powell has had a hard time finding opportunities in the league, as he's played in only three regular-season games (all in 2022). The Clemson product won't make Houston's initial 53-man roster despite shining in his lone preseason contest with the club, catching six of seven targets for 63 yards Saturday versus Detroit.
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Texans' Cornell Powell: Signs with Houston
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The Texans signed Powell on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Powell was one of two wideouts signed by Houston on Monday, along with Juwann Winfree, after John Metchie was traded to the Eagles. The 27-year-old Powell has spent time with Kansas City and the Seahawks, and has played for the DC Defenders of the UFL. He's appeared in three career NFL games without recording a target.
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Cornell Powell: Let go by Seattle
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The Seahawks waived Powell on Friday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Powell spent the second half of the 2024 regular season on the Seahawks' practice squad, and he was signed to a reserve/future contract in early January despite never being elevated to the active roster. Assuming he clears waivers, the 2021 fifth-round pick will look to catch on with another team looking to add depth to its wide-receiver corps.
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Seahawks' Cornell Powell: Staying in Seattle
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The Seahawks signed Powell to a reserve/future contract Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Powell ended the season on the Seahawks' practice squad after being cut by the Chiefs on Oct. 22. He last saw NFL regular-season action in 2022 with Kansas City, during which he played 31 snaps (three on offense, 28 on special teams) across three games but didn't show up on the box score otherwise.
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Cornell Powell: Signed to Seattle's practice squad
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The Seahawks signed Powell to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Powell, a 2021 fifth-round pick, hasn't been elevated for a single game this season (he was previously with the Chiefs' practice squad), but he would be a candidate to do so if the Seahawks need to add depth to the wide receiver corps.
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Cornell Powell: Dropped from practice squad
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Powell was released from the Chiefs' practice squad on Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Powell failed to make Kansas City's final 53-man roster during training camp, but he ultimately returned to the practice unit on Oct. 22. His exit after nearly one month with the team was a corresponding move in order to add fellow pass catcher Tyquan Thornton. The 2021 fifth-round pick will now be on the lookout for a new opportunity.
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Cornell Powell: Finished in Kansas City
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The Chiefs waived Powell on Tuesday.
Since being drafted by Kansas City in the fifth round back in 2021, Powell has appeared in just three regular-season games and played just three total offensive snaps. He could find his way back onto the practice squad at some point.
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Chiefs' Cornell Powell: Gets new deal with Chiefs
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Kansas City signed Powell (undisclosed) to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Powell landed on the practice squad injured list in early January and subsequently sat out the Chiefs' postseason run. The nature of Powell's injury wasn't ultimately disclosed, but this offseason he will get a chance to compete for a role on the 53-man roster for 2023.
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Chiefs' Cornell Powell: Elevated for Week 13
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Powell was elevated to the Chiefs' active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Powell will join the active roster as the fifth wide receiver with Kadarius Toney (hamstring) out for another week. Powell will contribute primarily on special teams, as he has played only three offensive snaps across two games on the campaign.
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Cornell Powell: Heads back to practice squad
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Powell reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Powell was activated for the second game in a row with Mecole Hardman (abdomen) and Kadarius Toney (hamstring) both sidelined Week 12. However, the practice-squad wideout still served an extremely limited role in the Chiefs' banged-up receiving corps, playing just two of his 10 snaps on offense against the Rams. Powell has yet to record a catch in his NFL career, and he'll be eligible for one more elevation from Kansas City's practice squad this year.
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Cornell Powell: Shifts back to practice squad
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Powell reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Powell made his NFL debut as he was activated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's win over the Chargers. The second-year wideout figured to provide depth for Kansas City with Mecole Hardman (abdomen) on IR and JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) ruled inactive. However, Powell did not log a target and ultimately played just one of his 16 snaps on offense Week 11. The 25-year-old will now be eligible for two more elevations while on the Chiefs practice squad this season.
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Cornell Powell: Gets another practice squad chance
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The Chiefs signed Powell to the practice squad Wednesday.
Powell spent the 2021 season on Kansas City's practice squad, so his position is a familiar one. The second-year pro is still looking for a chance to make his NFL debut.
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Cornell Powell: Waived by Kansas City
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Kansas City waived Powell on Tuesday.
Powell spent the 2021 campaign on Kansas City's practice squad and was unable to make the team's 53-man roster for a second consecutive season. He seems like a candidate to land on a practice squad once again in 2022.
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Cornell Powell: Waived by Kansas City
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Powell has been waived by the Chiefs.
Given that he was a fifth-round pick this past April, Powell was expected to make the grade, but following the team's initial roster cut-downs, Tyreek Hill, Mecole Hardman, Byron Pringle, Demarcus Robinson and Daurice Fountain are the team's current options at wideout.
