Steelers Now
PITTSBURGH — Following a first-team Associated Press All-Pro season, Chris Boswell has been waiting for a pay raise. He’s minimally participated since the beginning of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ training camp. However, the fourth-most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history suited up and played in the team’s preseason game on Saturday night.
Boswell booted both of the Steelers’ first two kickoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one to open the game and another after Brandon Johnson’s 2-yard touchdown reception.
Last season, Boswell led the league with 41 made field goals, missing only three throughout the season. He was 13 for 15 from 50 yards or further. It marked the seventh time Boswell split the uprights on 90% or better on field goal tries.
Over 88% of Boswell’s career field goal tries have been true. Only Justin Tucker (89.1%), Harrison Butker (88.6%) and Eddy Piñeiro (88.095%) have been more reliable.
With such reliable production, Boswell is seeking a financial boost. He signed a four-year, $20 million contract in 2022, a deal that put him on par with now-former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. Including this one, Boswell has two seasons remaining on that deal.
The Steelers also currently roster former Pitt kicker Ben Sauls, who nailed his only field goal attempt last week at Jacksonville from 36 yards out. He also went 4 for 4 on extra points.
Sauls made six 50-yard field goals last season for the Panthers, including two from 57 and another from 58, that one tying a program record. He was selected to the Pro Football Focus All-American squad for his efforts.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers’ Chris Boswell Ends Hold-In, Plays vs. Bucs
