Boyd was released by the Steelers on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

With Landry Jones and Bruce Gradkowski competing for the backup job, Boyd never had much shot to stick around beyond training camp. The former Clemson standout might get a look elsewhere in the coming months, but his best-case scenario is a spot on a practice squad.

Boyd has been signed to the Steelers' offseason roster, Burt Lauten of steelers.com reports.

Following a memorable college career at Clemson, Boyd was selected by the Jets in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He didn't make the final roster, and he'll probably have a hard time making the cut in Pittsburgh.

Boyd has been released by the Jets, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.

Boyd, selected in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, could be a candidate to land on the Jets' practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.

Sixth-round QB Tajh Boyd admitted that he's struggled to pick up the Jets' offense.

"I've got a lot of work to do as far as me understanding," Boyd said. "The type of offense is totally different. You're running a true West Coast." Boyd didn't take any snaps under center in Clemon's pistol, read-option scheme and is going to need time to adjust to a pro-style offense. He's competing with Matt Simms for the Jets' No. 3 quarterback job.

Sixth-round Jets QB Tajh Boyd is working on raising his arm slot.

Boyd mostly got away with a lower arm slot at Clemson, but it will lead to batted passes in the NFL. "I throw it at like different angles sometimes. Three-quarters, sidearm," Boyd said. "That's kind of one of the things that made me a little different, but (the Jets want) me to come over with the full range of motion over the top." The 6-foot-1 Boyd is battling Matt Simms for No. 3 duties.