Former Clemson quarterback released by the Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd has been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Boyd was released on Tuesday in order for the Steelers to make room for undrafted rookie wide receiver Jarrod West.

Boyd, a native of Hampton, Va., signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on March 6, 2015 after being released by the N.Y. Jets on Aug. 30, 2014. Boyd was originally drafted by the Jets in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft where he spent time in training camp before being released during final cuts.

Prior to joining the NFL, Boyd started 40 of the 47 games that he played in at Clemson and set numerous school records including career passing touchdowns (107), career passing yards (11,904) and consecutive starts (40) among others.