12 Chiefs Who Will Be Cut By Tuesday's Roster Deadline

3. Cornell Powell, WR

2021 fifth-round pick Cornell Powell had a fantastic preseason, catching six passes for 104 yards and two TDs during three games. He had two catches for 16 yards and score against the Bears, but he's an easy cut candidate given the number of receivers head of him on the depth chart.

The former Clemson star has failed to stick around at the NFL level, appearing in just three games in the regular season since being drafted. This preseason has been perhaps his best showcase, so there's optimism Powell could be poached by another squad in need of receiver help.

That being said, his most likely outcome is still landing on someone's practice squad, whether that's in Kansas City or elsewhere.

With how many injuries come at the position across the league every year, this could finally be the season that Powell hears his number called and contributes in the regular season. It's hard to imagine how that impact could come for the Chiefs, but he was impressive enough to earn a look regardless.

Kansas City has tough decisions to make on Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore, Nikko Remigio, and Justyn Ross, to say nothing of special teams maestro Montrell Washington. Powell is firmly on the outside looking in despite his strong few weeks of play.