While QB James Franklin is not a free agent in 2017, there continues to be speculation that he may be traded.

James Franklin continues to be a hot topic heading into this year’s off-season (David Chidley/CFL.ca)

This is the move that seems inevitable to some and extremely unlike to others. It depends on how you analyze the Edmonton quarterback position. If you think the team is all-in with Mike Reilly, you’re likely thinking Franklin will bring in so much that GM Ed Hervey has to pull the trigger.
If you’re thinking the Eskimos view Franklin as the future and their next guy, you may believe there is a better chance they move on from Reilly before they’d move away from James Franklin.
But there could be many fits. Montreal, as stated above, is trying to augment the QB spot. Drew Willy isn’t the guaranteed guy in Toronto and of course Saskatchewan has been rumoured to have made a few calls about the young quarterback since Jones took over.
One problem: As stated, who is saying Edmonton actually has any interest in letting him go?
http://www.cfl.ca/2016/12/21/nye-9-m...en-off-season/