MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes are changing quarterbacks again, only this time it’s a familiar face.

McLeod Bethel-Thompson is back after missing three games with an elbow injury since losing 23-22 to Edmonton on Aug. 8.

And if everything goes to plan between now and Saturday, the veteran pivot will start when the slumping Alouettes visit the CFL-leading Saskatchewan Roughriders.

“That's the expectation,” head coach Jason Maas said. “I think we're ready to go.”

Bethel-Thompson was removed from the six-game injured list and took first-team reps during practice Tuesday at Stade Hébert.

The 37-year-old American began the season as Montreal’s backup after Edmonton dealt him to the Alouettes in an off-season swap for Cody Fajardo, but took over under centre when franchise QB Davis Alexa

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