The Edmonton Eskimos have added an interesting name to their quarterback ranks, signing former Northern Illinois pivot Jordan Lynch on Wednesday.

Lynch threw for 6,209 yards and 51 touchdowns and ran for 4,343 yards and 48 touchdowns in his four years at Northern Illinois and was a Heisman Trophy finalist his senior season in 2013.

The 24-year-old signed with the Chicago Bears as a running back ahead of last season but was cut during training camp.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.