Ottawa Redblacks Add Veteran Leg to Special Teams
Ottawa's Redblacks are making moves ahead of the 2026 CFL season, signing veteran kicker Brett Lauther — most recently of the Saskatchewan Roughriders — according to sources cited by 3DownNation.
Lauther is one of the more experienced kickers in the Canadian Football League, bringing a track record that Redblacks fans will be hoping translates into reliable points off the tee at TD Place.
Who Is Brett Lauther?
Lauther, a native of Truro, Nova Scotia, has built a solid reputation in the CFL over his career. He spent a significant stretch with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where he became known for his consistency and clutch performances — including a standout 2018 season that earned him CFL All-Star honours.
At his best, Lauther is the kind of kicker who can ice a game with a long-range field goal or keep a team's momentum alive when the offence stalls. Special teams can be a decisive factor in tight CFL games, and Ottawa will be counting on him to be a dependable weapon in that phase.
What This Means for Ottawa
The Redblacks have had an eventful offseason as they continue to build toward contention in the CFL's East Division. Signing a kicker with Lauther's experience sends a signal that the team is taking every unit seriously — not just the flashy skill positions.
For Ottawa fans, it's another piece clicking into place after some leaner years. TD Place has one of the more passionate fanbases in the league, and heading into 2026, there's genuine optimism building on both sides of the ball.
Special teams often fly under the radar until a crucial missed kick or a game-changing field goal puts them in the spotlight. With Lauther on the roster, the Redblacks are betting on experience and proven ability when those moments arrive.
Looking Ahead
Details of the contract — length and value — have not been publicly disclosed, as is typical for CFL signings at this stage of the offseason. The Redblacks' full roster will continue to take shape as training camp approaches.
Ottawa opens its 2026 CFL season in the summer, and with each signing, the picture of what head coach Bob Dyce is building becomes a little clearer. Redblacks faithful will be watching the kicking game closely — and if Lauther can deliver what he's shown elsewhere in his career, they should feel good about what they see.
Source: 3DownNation
