Roughriders Reacquire Brett Lauther
Saskatchewan Roughriders Reacquire Veteran Kicker Brett Lauther in Trade-Deadline Deal with Ottawa
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Saskatchewan made the trade amid uncertainty at kicker: Alex Hale had been struggling, while Dawson Hodge had no CFL playoff experience. Hodge was nevertheless set to handle kicking duties against Calgary; he had made all five of his field-goal attempts that season, with a longest kick of 33 yards.
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Lauther said he had not expected the deal and had been planning to spend Halloween at home with his wife and daughter, with his father visiting for a hockey-and-football weekend.
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Lauther described his move to Ottawa as a chance to test whether he could still kick at a high level, saying he felt he had proved it and could have retired in peace if he had not. He also said leaving Ottawa was bittersweet and thanked the Redblacks for giving him the opportunity to play.
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Lauther’s earlier Saskatchewan record includes 295 field goals made on 360 attempts across eight seasons; he also recorded 433 career kickoffs for 7,292 yards, an average of 63 yards per kickoff.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders reacquired veteran kicker Brett Lauther from the Ottawa Redblacks in a trade-deadline deal, sending Ottawa a fifth-round draft pick. CTV News reports that Lauther will not immediately resume kicking duties, as coach Corey Mace says he needs time to work with Saskatchewan's snapper and holder before taking the field against Calgary.
Lauther made 32 of 34 field-goal attempts during his stint in Ottawa and said he was surprised by the trade. The third all-time scorer in Roughriders history spent eight seasons with Saskatchewan before being released, and his return marks a chance to prove he still has what it takes at the professional level.
Saskatchewan Needed Help at Kicker
The Roughriders made the trade amid uncertainty at the position. CKOM reports that Alex Hale had been struggling, while Dawson Hodge was a question mark with no CFL playoff experience. Hodge will handle kicking duties against Calgary despite the addition of Lauther.
Hodge has made all five of his field-goal attempts this season, with a longest kick of 33 yards. His strong early-season performance helped the Roughriders navigate at the position, but Saskatchewan's front office chose to add veteran stability for the stretch run.
Lauther's Unexpected Return Home
Lauther said he had not expected the trade and had been planning to spend Halloween at home with his wife and daughter, with his father visiting for a hockey-and-football weekend. The sudden deal upended his personal plans but gave him a chance to reunite with the organization where he built his legacy.
He described his move to Ottawa as a test to see whether he could still kick at a high level. Lauther said he felt he had proved it and thanked the Redblacks for giving him the opportunity, calling his departure bittersweet.
A Hall-of-Fame Resume in Saskatchewan
Lauther's eight seasons with the Roughriders established him as one of the franchise's greatest kickers. CTV News notes he is third all-time in scoring for Saskatchewan, having made 295 field goals on 360 attempts across his first stint with the team.
Beyond field goals, Lauther recorded 433 career kickoffs for 7,292 yards, an average of 63 yards per kickoff. His track record made him a natural target for Saskatchewan when the team needed veteran reliability down the stretch.
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