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Brett Lauther

Brett Lauther is a Canadian professional football placekicker from Truro, Nova Scotia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Brett Lauter is a Canadian professional football placekicker from Truro, Nova Scotia. He has played in the Canadian Football League for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Ottawa Redblacks, and won the Grey Cup with Saskatchewan in 2025.

Early life and education

Lauther is from Truro, Nova Scotia, and attended Saint Mary’s University, where he played university football.

CFL career

He began his CFL career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2013 and later became a long-time kicker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, before joining Ottawa in 2026.

Achievements and records

Lauther was named a CFL West Division All-Star in 2018 and set the Roughriders’ franchise record for career field goal percentage among players with significant attempts.

Later career

In 2025 he won the Grey Cup with Saskatchewan, and in 2026 he was released by the Roughriders and signed by the Ottawa Redblacks.

Key facts

  • Brett Lauther is a Canadian placekicker from Truro, Nova Scotia.
  • He played university football at Saint Mary’s University.
  • He entered the CFL in 2013 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
  • He won the Grey Cup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.
  • After being released by Saskatchewan in 2026, he signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.
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Canadian context

Lauther is a Canadian-born CFL player from Nova Scotia, and his career is part of the Canadian football landscape. He has also been associated with Canadian football development and community work in Saskatchewan.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brett Lauther?
He is a Canadian CFL placekicker who has played for Hamilton, Saskatchewan, and Ottawa.
Where is Brett Lauther from?
He is from Truro, Nova Scotia.
What position does Brett Lauther play?
He plays as a placekicker.
Which university did Brett Lauther attend?
He attended Saint Mary’s University.
Did Brett Lauther win a Grey Cup?
Yes. He won the Grey Cup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.
Which team does Brett Lauther play for now?
As of 2026, he signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Lauther
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, teams, CFL West Division All-Star selection, and Grey Cup championship.
  2. Canadian Football League — https://www.cfl.ca/players/brett-lauther/159762/
    Supports: Birth date, hometown, height, weight, school, position, and player statistics.
  3. Ottawa Redblacks — https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2026/04/17/redblacks-sign-national-kicker-brett-lauther/
    Supports: Signing with Ottawa, physical profile, hometown, school, and CFL experience.
  4. Canadian Football League — https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/riders-release-national-kicker-brett-lauther/
    Supports: Release by Saskatchewan, tenure with the Roughriders, career points, and 59-yard field goal.
  5. Sportsnet — https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-release-veteran-kicker-brett-lauther/
    Supports: Career field-goal totals, accuracy, points scored, and Saskatchewan franchise accuracy record.
  6. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/roughriders-release-brett-lauther-9.7070768
    Supports: Nova Scotia origin, Saskatchewan tenure, 2018 arrival, field-goal success rate, and 2018 performance.