After eight seasons, more than a thousand points, and enough pressure kicks to fill a decade’s worth of highlight reels, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are saying goodbye to one of the most recognizable legs and personalities in recent franchise history.
On Monday, the Club announced the release of national kicker Brett Lauther, ending a run that saw the Truro, N.S., product carve out a legacy built on clutch moments, community commitment, and a deep connection with Rider Nation.
For a team and a fan base that prides itself on heart and hard work, Lauther delivered both in equal measure. Lauther’s résumé in Green and White is inked with milestones.
The 35-year-old leaves as the third all-time leading scorer in franchise history with 1,110 points, trailing only legends Dave Ridgway and Paul McCallum. Earlier this season, he crossed the 1,000-point barrier — an achievement that quietly underscores his reliability over 114 regular-season games and eight playoff appearances.
His 59-yard bomb last year stands as the third-longest field goal ever by a Rider, but distance was only part of the story.
He went a perfect 10-for-10 on game-winning field-goal attempts, tying McCallum for second-most in franchise history. Rider Nation won’t soon forget the 2019 Labour Day Classic winner, followed by his now-famous celebration in Pil Country, or the overtime kick that lifted Saskatchewan over Calgary in the 2021 Western Semi-Final.
All told, Lauther hit 295 of 360 field goals, an 81.9% success rate — the best in team history for any kicker with 100-plus attempts.
But like many veterans, the final chapter didn’t match the peak years. In 2025, Lauther battled inconsistency, connecting on 39 of 54 field-goal attempts. While the season didn’t reflect the standard he set earlier in his career, it never overshadowed the impact he made over nearly a decade in Green and White.
Lauther’s legacy isn’t confined to the numbers. Off the field, he invested himself fully into the province he adopted as home. Whether it was school visits to champion mental health and literacy, representing the Foundation’s Win With Wellness and Rider Reading programs, or simply being present in communities big and small, Lauther became one of the organization’s most visible ambassadors.
He also founded the Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic, the unique charity hockey game that pairs Roughriders with NHL and CFL alums and has become a marquee winter fundraising event.
His efforts earned him the Tom Pate Memorial Award in 2023, recognizing his sportsmanship and outstanding commitment to the community — an honour reserved for the CFLPA’s finest.
Lauther’s release marks the end of a significant era for the Roughriders’ special teams unit and for a fan favourite who gave as much of himself to Saskatchewan as Saskatchewan gave to him.
