The Pittsburgh Steelers have locked up one of the NFL's most reliable weapons, signing kicker Chris Boswell to a four-year, $28 million extension that runs through the 2030 season. The deal, confirmed by league sources, puts Boswell in elite company—tying him with Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey as the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. Aubrey inked a nearly identical four-year, $28 million contract just a few weeks ago on April 20.

At 35 years old, Boswell has built a reputation as a model of consistency in a position where pressure is constant. Over his 11-year career, all with the Steelers, he has connected on 299 of 341 field goal attempts—an impressive 87.7% success rate—with a career-long boot of 60 yards. His accuracy has been nothing short of remarkable, hitting 90% or better in seven different seasons (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024).

Boswell's recent performances have been particularly stellar. In 2024, he led the entire NFL with 41 field goals made, a testament to both his leg and the Steelers' trust in him in clutch situations. He followed that up with a solid 2025 campaign, going 27-for-32. His work on extra points is equally dependable: Boswell is 353-for-369 (95.7%) since the NFL moved the kicks back to the 33-yard line in 2015—a change that made the job significantly tougher.

Boswell's excellence hasn't gone unnoticed by the league's voters. He's been a two-time Pro Bowl selection (2017, 2024) and earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2024, cementing his status among the game's elite at his position. For the Steelers, this extension isn't just about keeping a top scorer—it's about securing the kind of steady, game-winning leg that can make or break a season.