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TORONTO — According to Tim Baines of the Ottawa Citizen, Henry Burris may be close to a decision with regards to his football future.
Plus, Vernon Adams Jr. won’t be so willing to hand Darian Durant the keys to the Alouette offence.
We have the latest off-season news in Checking Down:
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BC LIONS
Fans might see a number of new faces in Mark Washington’s defence next year (Jimmy Jeong/CFL.ca)
– The BC Lions have added a new quarterback prospect to their stable with the addition of Coastal Carolina’s Alex Ross (CFL.ca).
– One Lions receiver vying for a job this spring caught passes from Robert Griffin III in college and also had the opportunity to shadow Antonio Brown in NFL camp (Matt Baker, BCLions.com).
– The BC Lions have some work to do defensively but Defensive Coordinator Mark Washington is up to the task (CFL.ca).
EDMONTON ESKIMOS
While James Franklin’s name is in the headlines, it’s status quo with the Esks’ pivot (David Chidley/CFL.ca).
– Vidal Hazelton has re-joined the Eskimos after spending part of 2016 on the team’s practice roster (CFL.ca).
– Hazelton is expected to compete for the No. 2 receiver position in the Esks’ receiving corps behind league-leading receiver Adarius Bowman (Gerry Moddejonge, Edmonton Journal).
– It doesn’t sound like the Eskimos are close to a new deal with James Franklin, who reportedly has one year left on his deal (Gary Lawless, TSN).
CALGARY STAMPEDERS
Stampeders backup pivot Drew Tate (left) might be a fit for the Riders’ open position (Larry MacDougal/CFL.ca)
– Stamps backup quarterback Drew Tate could be in the Riders’ sights to replace Darian Durant (Arash Madani, Sportsnet).
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
Does Brandon Bridge have a shot at becoming the Riders’ starting quarterback? (Johany Jutras/CFL.ca)
– It was the Kerry Joseph trade that paved the way for Darian Durant in Riderville. Now, the Riders hope history repeats itself (Rob Vanstone, Regina Leader-Post).
– With an open competition for the Riders’ QB job, Brandon Bridge is very much in the running to win the gig (Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press).
– Riders DB Otha Foster has reportedly worked out for the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens (Justin Dunk, 3 Down Nation).
– Shortly after being granted his release by the Riders, Jeff Knox. Jr. has been signed by the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Greg Auman, TampaBay.com).
– With the end of an era, CFL.ca looks back on a decade of memories with a photographic timeline of Darian Durant through the years (CFL.ca).
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
The Bombers have solidified the QB position with a new contract for Matt Nichols (Johany Jutras/CFL.ca)
– The Bombers have officially signed quarterback Matt Nichols to a three-year contract extension (CFL.ca).
– Winnipeg has also bolstered its receiving corps, landing veteran receiver Kenny Stafford on a two-year deal (CFL.ca).
– Bob Wylie has left the Bombers’ coaching staff to take a job as the Cleveland Browns’ offensive line coach.
– The Bombers continue their busy off-season by signing receiver Darvin Adams to a contract extension (CFL.ca).
HAMILTON TIGER-CATS
The Ticats bring continuity to their secondary by retaining Cassius Vaughn (Arthur Ward/CFL.ca)
– The Ticats will have Cassius Vaughn back for at least another season after agreeing to a new deal with the defensive back along with two other new faces (CFL.ca).
– Hamilton also added three new nationals to the lineup, including OL Everton Williams, receiver Matt Uren and receiver/fullback Felix Faubert-Lussier (Ticats.ca).
TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Kenny Shaw remains among Argos unsigned beyond Feb. 14 (Adam Gagnon/CFL.ca)
– The Argos have made steady progress in locking up pending free agents, but some big names still remain — from Kenny Shaw and Diontae Spencer to Brandon Whitaker.
OTTAWA REDBLACKS
The REDBLACKS and fans across the CFL await a decision from quarterback Henry Burris (Adam Gagnon/CFL.ca)
– The REDBLACKS have added a national offensive lineman to their roster with the signing of Kadeem Adams out of St. Mary’s.
– While no decision has been made, it appears Henry Burris is leaning towards retirement (Tim Baines, Ottawa Citizen).
MONTREAL ALOUETTES
Where does the recent trade leave Als’ quarterback prospect Vernon Adams Jr.? (Adam Gagnon/CFL.ca)
– In the wake of the Darian Durant trade, Vernon Adams Jr. says he’ll fight for the starting quarterback job no matter the odds (Herb Zurkowsky, Montreal Gazette).
– The Alouettes are expected to have Noel Thorpe back for at least one more season as 2017 marks a contract year for the defensive coordinator (Justin Dunk, 3 Down Nation).
– The Als have solidified their offensive line, signing veteran centre Luc Brodeur-Jourdain to a contract extension (CFL.ca).
