Cornell Powell returns to NFL with Pittsburgh Steelers for training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Cornell Powell, a former Clemson standout, has rejoined the Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare for training camp. After a successful stint with the DC Defenders in the UFL, where he led the league in touchdown receptions and was named Sportsman of the Year for 2026, Powell looks to secure a permanent spot with Pittsburgh. His previous time with the Steelers included a spell on their practice squad last season. Powell was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 and has experienced various opportunities with multiple teams across the NFL, including Seattle and Houston before his return to Pittsburgh.
- •Cornell Powell returns to the Pittsburgh Steelers for training camp.
- •He previously played with the DC Defenders, leading the UFL in touchdown receptions.
- •Powell has experience with the Chiefs, Seahawks, and Texans.
- •He was selected as UFL Sportsman of the Year for 2026.
- •Powell's collegiate career at Clemson included multiple ACC championships and national titles.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Former Clemson standout wide receiver gets another shot in the NFL
"Former Clemson standout Cornell Powell is getting another shot in the NFL.
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