TORONTO — The CFL schedule has been revealed, while fans are wondering about Nik Lewis’ future following his tweets.

Plus, what’s the latest on free agency less than a week out from Feb. 14?

We have the latest in Checking Down:

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BC LIONS

– The Lions have reportedly signed offensive lineman Hunter Steward to a one-year deal (Farhan Lalji, TSN).

– While Bryan Burnham has NFL options, a return to the CFL might might make the most sense for one of the top free agents (Gary Lawless, TSN).

– Lalji also reports that Nick Moore has signed a new deal with the team. Meanwhile, Jabar Westerman will test free agency and Anthony Allen will not return (Farhan Lalji, TSN).

– Extending Bryant Turner Jr. is key for a Lions team that stands to lose Mic’hael Brooks and Jabar Westerman after Feb. 14 (Mike Beamish, Vancouver Sun).

– According to Derek Taylor, Lions’ recently-added kicker/punter Swayze Waters could make a huge impact on the west coast (Derek Taylor, TSN).

EDMONTON ESKIMOS

– Following Tuesday’s schedule release, Esks president Len Rhodes says he’ll continue to emphasize the need to start the CFL season earlier (Morley Scott, CHED).

– The consensus out of Edmonton is the Esks have a balanced schedule, with five games over the summer months and four in the fall (Edmonton Sun).

CALGARY STAMPEDERS

– The Stampeders will be tested early in 2017, starting their campaign with a Grey Cup rematch in back-to-back weeks (CFL.ca).

– Despite his passport, Derek Dennis is the CFL’s top offensive lineman and should cash in should he hit the open market (CFL.ca).

– Speaking of Dennis, it appears likely he’ll hit the open market as he and the Stamps reportedly remain far apart in talks (Gary Lawless, TSN).

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS

– The Riders reportedly will not be pursuing recently-released Als quarterback Rakeem Cato (Rod Pedersen, CKRM).

– Saskatchewan’s season-opener highlights an exciting slate of Week 1 games as the Riders visit their former quarterback in Darian Durant (CFL.ca).

– Als’ offensive assistant Anthony Calvillo sees a different side of Duron Carter, the CFL’s all-time leading passer says (Murray McCormick, Regina Leader Post)

– With cap space and pressure to win, Gary Lawless suspects the Riders may be big players in free agency (Gary Lawless, TSN).

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

– After opening with a bye, Bombers president and CEO Wade Miller is excited for his team to be the first visitor to new Mosaic Stadium in Week 2 (Ted Wyman, Winnipeg Sun).

– If Euclid Cummings doesn’t extend, a defensive tackle could be a target at first overall for the Bombers in the CFL Draft (Gary Lawless, TSN).

– Jason Vega has signed a one day contract and officially retired as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber (CFL.ca).

– Rumour says the Bombers are not likely to sign linebacker Khalil Bass to a contract extension (Gary Lawless, TSN).

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS

– International offensive tackle Xavier Fulton has signed an extension with the Ticats (CFL.ca).

– Ticats receiver Luke Tasker says he’s focused on making a full recovery after his injury struggle at the end of 2016 (Katrina Squazzin, Ticats.ca).

– Hundreds turned up to attend the funeral of Devin Scullion, who passed away at age 20 after fighting a rare genetic disorder (Jon Wells, Hamilton Spectator).

– Pending free agent Terrence Toliver should be among the most coveted receivers should he hit the market on Feb. 14 (CFL.ca).

TORONTO ARGONAUTS

– Former Oakland Raiders assistant GM David Turner, who has ties with Marc Trestman, has been linked to the Argos’ open GM job (Farhan Lalji, TSN).

– The Argos’ Week 1 clash with Hamilton renews one of the league’s fiercest rivalries at BMO Field (CFL.ca).

OTTAWA REDBLACKS

– Word out of Ottawa is the REDBLACKS are unlikely to sign any of their remaining pending free agents before Feb. 14 (Tim Baines, Ottawa Sun).

– Abdul Kanneh, one of the league’s top shutdown halfbacks, is expected to garner plenty of interest if he isn’t signed before free agency (CFL.ca).

MONTREAL ALOUETTES

– Will the 2017 season be the last for Nik Lewis? The veteran receiver sent out a cryptic tweet following Tuesday’s schedule release, then later expanded on it.

– The Alouettes have made a dramatic shift in leadership going from Duron Carter and Rakeem Cato to Darian Durant and Anthony Calvillo leading the way (Wray Morrison, CKOM).

– Als quarterback coach Anthony Calvillo says he’s really looking forward to working with Darian Durant (Murray McCormick, Regina Leader Post).