The Ottawa Redblacks released veteran kicker Lewis Ward on Thursday.
Ward, 33, played seven seasons with Ottawa (2018-19, 2021-25), joining the CFL club as a free agent after playing collegiately at the University of Ottawa.
He made 300-of-347 field goals (86.5 per cent) and 140-of-151 convert attempts (92.7 per cent) in 117 regular-season games with the Redblacks.
He was the CFL's top rookie and special-teams player in 2018, and over 2018-19 made 69 straight field goals, a CFL record and the longest such streak in pro football.
Last season, Ward made 35-of-46 field goals (career-low 76.1 per cent) and 33-of-35 converts.
"As an organization, we would like to thank Lewis for everything he brought to our football club both on and off the field,” said Shawn Burke, Ottawa's vice-president of football operations. “He accomplished so many great achievements during his time here. The accolades and records speak for themselves.
"He will be forever known as a Redblack great.”
