The Pittsburgh Steelers are making moves for the 2026 NFL season—and no, it's not about Aaron Rodgers. On Monday, May 11, ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news that the team has locked in kicker Chris Boswell with a four-year, $28 million extension. This deal, announced live on "The Pat McAfee Show," carries an average annual value of $7 million, tying Boswell with Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey for the highest among all NFL kickers.
Boswell, 35, has been a Steeler through and through, spending all 11 of his NFL seasons in Pittsburgh. His new contract keeps him in black and gold through 2030, a testament to his reliability and longevity. Over his career, Boswell has nailed 299 of 341 field-goal attempts (an impressive 87.7 percent) and 353 of 369 extra points (95.7 percent). He earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2024 and is a two-time Pro Bowl selection. In the 2025 season, he connected on 27 of 32 field goals, including his first career 60-yarder.
The timing of this deal echoes Aubrey's extension with the Cowboys, who signed a identical four-year, $28 million contract on April 20. For Boswell, it's a well-deserved reward for consistency under pressure—a key asset for any team eyeing playoff success.
Meanwhile, the Steelers' quarterback situation remains in the spotlight. Veteran Aaron Rodgers, 42, hasn't made a decision about returning to Pittsburgh. Reports last week suggested he planned to visit the team over the weekend and might sign a new contract, but Schefter noted Monday that "Aaron Rodgers was not at the facility once." With voluntary offseason workouts starting next week, the clock is ticking. Last year, Rodgers didn't show up until June. If he's re-signing, Schefter expects it to happen within the next week.
Rodgers led Pittsburgh to a 10-7 record and an AFC North title in 2025, throwing for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns against just seven interceptions. However, the season ended with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round. For now, the Steelers have their kicker locked in—and all eyes are on what comes next under center.