Steelers move on from Tajh Boyd

Boyd was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the Sixth Round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

The Steelers added Boyd to their offseason roster in March.

Boyd had struggled through much of training camp, ball security being a paramount concern for the quarterback. Boyd never even got the chance to play in a preseason game with the Steelers, who elected to go with Landry Jones in each of the games up to this point.

Former Clemson standout Tajh BoydTajh BoydQuarterback (2009 – 2013) #10 6-1, 225 Hampton, VAView Full Profile was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday and the team signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Jarrod West in a corresponding roster move.

Boyd spent five season at Clemson, the last three as the team’s starter.

The Steelers needed to pick up another wide receiver after David Nelson was injured during his first practice with the team.

West, an undrafted rookie out of Syracuse, caught 134 passes for 1,836 yards and 4 touchdowns during his college career.