Chris Boswell’s 2024 season was historic, as he led the league in field goals made (41) with a 93.2% hit rate and drilled 13 of 15 from 50-plus yards, earning first-team All-Pro honors. He’s now publicly seeking a new Steelers deal after signing a four-year, $20 million extension in 2022, with the market for kickers having reset in the intervening years. Pittsburgh faces a delicate balance between paying top-tier reliability and managing the cap as they head toward 2025.

Preseason is already highlighting the business side of the position: Boswell won’t play Friday in Jacksonville, and reports suggest he’s spent more time on the golf course than the practice field this summer. Pittsburgh has time to strike, but any extension above roughly $6.4 million per year would place Boswell among the highest-paid kickers in the league. For fantasy managers, Boswell remains a high-floor option if he stays in Pittsburgh and the offense stays efficient enough to convert drives into points rather than punts.

Market context matters: Harrison Butker’s current cap hit sits near the top at around $6.4 million annually, and Justin Tucker’s contract history has shown how quickly the market can move for elite leg strength and accuracy. Boswell’s private contract request, reported by Schefter, underscores the growing value placed on consistent long-range kicking. If Pittsburgh commits, Boswell should remain a steady fantasy asset in 2025; if not, risk of a scenario shift increases for the Steelers’ kicking situation.