MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes would welcome Tim Tebow to the CFL — provided he’s willing to compete for a job as a backup quarterback.

The New York Jets released the former Heisman Trophy winner Monday just a year after acquiring him in a ballyhooed trade with the Denver Broncos.

Tebow has been one of the league’s most popular players since his arrival but has drawn constant criticism for his passing mechanics. But his NFL future remains very much in doubt.

If the former Florida star wants to keep playing quarterback, the CFL could be a landing spot. But if Tebow wants to come to Canada, Montreal — coached by Butler graduate and former quarterback Scott Milanovich — has exclusive negotiating rights.

Anthony Calvillo is entrenched as Montreal’s quarterback. The 40-year-old Calvillo is entering his 20th CFL season.