WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquired the negotiation list rights to quarterback Tajh Boyd from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2017 CFL Draft.

The six-foot 225-pound pivot spent four seasons at Clemson and led the Tigers to an Orange Bowl victory in his senior year. He has been added to the Blue Bombers' practice roster.

Boyd was selected in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft by the New York Jets. He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers last March but was released last month.

Boyd was the ACC player of the year in 2012 and was named MVP of the Chick-fil-A Bowl that season.

The 4-7 Blue Bombers have been hamstrung by quarterback injuries this season.

Matt Nichols became the team's fourth different starting QB last week. He threw for 283 yards and a touchdown in a 22-7 win over Saskatchewan.