The New England Patriots cut quarterback Tim Tebow from their roster on Saturday throwing serious doubt over the former college star's future in the professional game.

Tebow joined the Patriots this offseason after he was released by the New York Jets where he spent last year as a rarely used back-up to Mark Sanchez.

A former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national champion with the University of Florida, Tebow has a strong personal following among fans but has struggled to transform his success at the college level into the pro game.