Chris Boswell

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		108	87.7%
2025		17	84.4%
2024		17	93.2%
2023		17	93.5%
2022		12	71.4%
2021

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Steelers locked up one of the NFL's most reliable kickers with a deal that represents solid value in today's inflated market. At $5M per year, Boswell's contract places him in the upper tier of kicker salaries, but his above-average production over the past several seasons justifies the investment — this earns a B CVI as a fair deal that slightly favors Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old has been a franchise-caliber weapon in crucial moments, converting at elite rates from 40+ yards and proving clutch in playoff scenarios where games are decided by margins. The four-year term carries modest risk given that kickers can decline rapidly, but the $9.8M guaranteed provides reasonable protection while allowing the team flexibility after two seasons if performance drops. Pittsburgh clearly prioritized stability at a position that has burned countless teams, and while $20M total feels steep for any kicker, Boswell's track record of delivering in high-leverage situations makes this a defensible allocation of cap space. The Steelers essentially paid a premium to avoid the kicker carousel that has plagued franchises league-wide.

Performance Analysis

Chris Boswell earns a B for the Steelers as their kicker, maintaining his status as one of the most reliable and clutch kickers in the NFL. Boswell has been money from virtually every distance, and his ability to hit game-winning kicks in pressure situations is unmatched in Pittsburgh's recent history. His leg strength has improved over the years, giving the Steelers a legitimate weapon from beyond 50 yards. Boswell is the kind of kicker who makes you feel comfortable no matter the situation — if the game is on the line, you trust him to deliver. Pittsburgh has been incredibly fortunate to have this level of consistency at kicker for so long.