Chris Boswell
#9 PK · Pittsburgh Steelers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'2"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
35
College
Rice
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
11 yrs
PK Rank
#9 / 35
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 108 | 87.7% |
| 2025 | | 17 | 84.4% |
| 2024 | | 17 | 93.2% |
| 2023 | | 17 | 93.5% |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$20.0M
Guaranteed
$9.8M
AAV
$5.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Pittsburgh Steelers — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Chris's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL PKs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $5.0M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the PK market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at below-market money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Chris is approaching the back end of his career, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 4-year, $20.0M contract with $9.8M guaranteed (49%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
Chris Boswell grades as a solid starter among NFL pks — an above-average player at the position. His strongest area is field goal accuracy at 84.4% (near the NFL average of 85.0%), ranking as near league average for the position. His production dropped from a A+ in 2024 to a D+ in 2025. With 108 career games, there is a large sample size backing this grade.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Season Grades
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D+
2025
(50% weight)
A+
2024
(30% weight)
A+
2023
(20% weight)
Current Sentiment
Chris Boswell, the veteran placekicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has garnered a positive sentiment from the fan base and media. Despite a middling performance grade of C- this past season, his 11 years of experience and 108 career games have earned him a strong following. The recent news of Boswell signing his tender and potential contract extension discussions suggest that the Steelers value his contributions and reliability, making him a valuable asset to the team.