According to a tweet from NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Kansas City Chiefs have released wide receiver Cornell Powell from their practice squad.
Powell was selected by the Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2021 draft out of the University of Clemson.
Despite an impressive showing at the NFL combine, the former Tiger was signed to Kansas City’s practice squad where he has spent the majority of his career in the league.
A two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, Powell has continuously had impressive showings in the preseason but has been unable to translate that success into the regular season.
Powell’s release is thought to be the corresponding move to Kansas City’s signing of wide receiver Tyquan Thornton on Monday.
#Chiefs release Cornell Powell
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 19, 2024
Though it is unclear whether Thornton will see action with the Chiefs in the coming weeks, Powell’s departure signals that Kansas City was ready to move in a different direction at the wide receiver position.
Stay tuned to see if another team will pick up the fan-favorite or if he will re-join the Chiefs later this season.