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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 3

Former Clemson Player Released by NFL Team

A former Clemson player has been released by this NFL team. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Tuesday that they have released former Tiger wide receiver Cornell Powell.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 25

Steelers Making Four Practice Squad Moves

ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reports the Steelers are signing WR Cornell Powell and DE Anthony Goodlow to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Steelers are releasing DB Daequan Hardy and LB Mark Robinson from the practice squad.

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Houston Texans News / UFL / August 29

Watch: Cornell Powell's favorite memories from Clemson

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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Houston Texans News / The Clemson Insider / August 24

Former WRU Member Seizes Opportunity

This weekend’s preseason games were critical for those battling to make NFL rosters. A former Clemson WRU member had a strong performance Saturday. Cornell Powell was signed by the Houston Texans days before Saturday’s preseason game.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 20

NFL Team Signs Former Clemson Standout

A former Clemson standout is back in the NFL. The Houston Texans have officially signed former Tiger wide receiver Cornell Powell. Powell joins the Texans after playing with the United Football League’s DC Defenders this year.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / August 19

Texans keep poaching Chiefs wideouts in low-risk roster moves

The Houston Texans have already given one former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver a place to call home for the 2025 NFL season—with as much security as most football players can have at this stage of the preseason at least—and now they've signed another.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / August 19

Texans sign WR Cornell Powell

The Texans' trade of wide receiver John Metchie to the Eagles became official on Monday and the AFC South team added two new wideouts to the roster on Tuesday.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Texans Signing WR Cornell Powell

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Texans are signing WR Cornell Powell to a contract. Houston also signed WR Juwann Winfree after WR Xavier Johnson broke his hand and is out indefinitely.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 25

Browns Hosted Nine Players For Tryouts

The Cleveland Browns officially brought in nine free agents for tryouts on Friday. The full list includes: QB Carter Bradley T Bless Harris RB Deon Jackson

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NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / June 17

Cornell Powell just completed a football trifecta no one else ever has

Cornell Powell can lay claim to an interesting slice of history, one that's entirely his own. With a championship win this weekend in the United Football League, Powell became the first player ever to win a CFB national championship, a Super Bowl, and a UFL title.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 28

Former Chiefs draft pick Cornell Powell is proving something in the UFL that he never had a chance to prove in Kansas City

A former Kansas City Chiefs draft pick is thriving in the UFL with the D.C. Defenders, proving himself in a way he never had an opportunity to in Kansas City. A pick out of Clemson in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Cornell Powell played in Kansas City for just three seasons.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Former Clemson WR Makes Strong NFL Push After Dominating UFL Season

Cornell Powell’s NFL journey has taken some unexpected turns, but the former Clemson wide receiver is making the most of his second chance — and it might just land him back in the league.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / May 26

Former Chiefs' Wideout Making a Name in UFL

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / May 25

Once-forgotten Chiefs WR is suddenly turning heads in the UFL

Some wide receivers arrive at the professional level ready for the task at hand. Others need time to get things figured out—whether it's the scheme, the coaching staff, the personnel fit, or the adjustment in competition.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 20

Former Clemson Wideouts Shine in UFL Action

A couple of former Clemson wide receivers shined in UFL action over the weekend. Cornell Powell posted four receptions for 59 yards and two touchdowns for his DC Defenders team in their 33-30 victory over the Arlington Renegades on Sunday.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / March 3

Former Seahawks wide receiver signs with UFL team

Cornell Powell has signed with the D.C. Defenders. A former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver has just signed with the UFL. It was announced that Cornell Powell has signed with the UFL’s D.C.

Seattle Seahawks News / The Spun / February 23

Seahawks Cut Two Players At Start Of The 2025 Offseason

The Seattle Seahawks announced two roster moves early in the offseason. Seattle missed the 2024 postseason despite going 10-7 in Mike Macdonald's first years as head coach.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / February 21

Seattle Seahawks waive former Chiefs fifth-round pick

The Seattle Seahawks waived wide receiver Cornell Powell and defensive back Ryan Cooper, the team announced on Friday afternoon. Powell, 27, was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2021 draft out of Clemson.

Seattle Seahawks News / Pro Football Talk / February 21

Seahawks waive CB Ryan Cooper, WR Cornell Powell

The Seahawks have let go of two players on Friday. Seattle announced the team has waived cornerback Ryan Cooper and receiver Cornell Powell. Both players were on the club’s practice squad in 2024 and had signed futures deals.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 19, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs shuffle their practice squad; release longtime preseason darling

The Kansas City Chiefs have released wide receiver Cornell Powell from their practice squad, per a report from Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick. This is the corresponding move to make way for new wide receiver Tyquan Thorton, who the Chiefs signed to their practice squad on Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 19, 2024