The Montreal Alouettes released quarterback Troy Smith on Thursday.
The former Heisman Trophy winner started the Als' first six games before being placed on the six-game injured list.
Smith completed 83 of 174 passes for 989 yards and four touchdowns this season. The six-foot 195-pound Columbus native also threw four interceptions.
Smith, a former standout at Ohio State University, also played three regular-season games for Montreal last year and the East Division semifinal.
The 6-8 Alouettes have struggled to find a steady replacement for Anthony Calvillo, who was a starter for over a decade before retiring last winter.
Jonathan Crompton has been under centre of late. He guided Montreal to a 40-9 win over Saskatchewan last week.