Cornell Powell: Everything you need to know

The Steelers released Powell from the practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports. It was a short stint for Powell, who signed with the practice squad Nov. 25 and was not elevated for last Sunday's loss against the Bills. The move was coupled with the re-signing of defensive back Daequan Hardy. Hardy will see his second stint on the Steelers this season after previously being signed to the practice squad Nov. 4. Powell will now go on waivers and if he clears them he will become a free agent.

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.

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.