Chris Boswell Locked In: Steelers, All-Pro Kicker Agree to Five-Year Extension; He Pledges to Retire a Steeler
In a move that cements both value and loyalty, the Pittsburgh Steelers and All-Pro kicker Chris Boswell have agreed to a five-year contract extension, ensuring his place in Pittsburgh through 2031—and, as he vows, his retirement as a Steeler.
Boswell, 34, has quietly emerged as one of the league’s premier kickers. Last season, he led the NFL with 41 made field goals on 44 attempts and was flawless on all 35 extra points, earning First-Team All-Pro honors and his second Pro Bowl selection . Despite this, he was the lowest-paid kicker in the AFC North—notably behind peers such as Justin Tucker—highlighting the disconnect between his elite performance and compensation .
The extension marks a dramatic shift. This new five-year pact signals Pittsburgh’s commitment to rewarding excellence; Boswell will become one of the highest-paid, most secure kickers in the NFL. Though contract specifics are private, multiple insiders anticipate he’ll leap to top-tier kicker pay once again .
With two years remaining on his current deal (signed in 2022 for four years, $20 million), Boswell had reportedly been “quietly seeking” a new contract earlier this summer . That strategic patience paid off in spades.
Boswell embraced Pittsburgh as his forever home. “From the moment I stepped on the field in 2015, I’ve known where I belong,” he said. “This city, this team—this is where I’ll retire. Let’s get to work.” His words sent a surge of affirmation through Steelers Nation.
Over the first three seasons of his current deal, Boswell’s earnings were modest—projected at $3.12 million in 2025 and roughly $2.22 million in 2026—with no guaranteed money remaining . The extension remedies that imbalance, offering both financial security and a long-term plug at one of the team’s most crucial roles.
For Pittsburgh, the extension reflects prudent roster planning. Kickers don’t command the massive salaries of other positions, yet they play an outsized role in close games. Investing in consistency at the postseason-winning position seems a no-brainer .
Head coach Mike Tomlin lauded the move: “Chris is elite. He’s delivered when it matters most—this extension ensures stability for years, and it’s exactly what we want.”
As Boswell steps into this new chapter, the roars of Acrisure Stadium can feel confident: when the pressure’s on, their kicker—and now official future Steelers legend—is locked in.
