The Toronto Argonauts released kicker Brady Lidster on Wednesday, according to the CFL Transactions page.
Brady Lidster is six foot and weighs 185 pounds. The 21-year-old from St. Thomas, Ontario, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on July 15, 2026, filling in for kicker Lirim Hajrullahu. In 2026, Lidster made 15 of 21 field goals (71.4%) with a long of 52 yards, made 8 of 12 extra points, 19 kickoffs for 1,219 yards (64.2 AVG), and one tackle on special teams in five games.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers drafted Lidster in the eighth round (69th pick) of the 2026 CFL Draft. In 2026, Lidster had six kickoffs for 410 yards (68.3 AVG) with a long of 73 yards, and made 3 of 4 field goals (75%) with a long of 61 yards, and four extra points in two preseason games. The Blue Bombers released him on May 30, 2026.
Collegiately, Lidster spent four seasons at the University of Windsor (2022-25), making 81 of 107 field goals (75.7%), 72 kickoffs for 4,215 yards (58.5 AVG), two touchbacks, punting the ball 90 times for 3,473 yards (38.6 AVG), with a long of 61 yards, two carries for 34 yards, and five tackles (4 solos, 1 assist) in 38 games for the Lancers. He was named First Team U Sports All-Canadian in 2025.
