What happened
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed kicker Chris Boswell to a contract extension, locking up one of the league's most reliable specialists. The deal was confirmed in a roundup of NFL headlines from Ian Rapoport ahead of the league's schedule release week.
Why it matters
Boswell has been one of Pittsburgh's most dependable contributors, and retaining him removes a question mark from a roster otherwise focused on offensive retooling. In a league where games are routinely decided by three points, keeping a proven kicker off the open market carries outsized value for a team built around tight margins.
What to watch
Watch for official terms from the Steelers and how the cap hit shapes Pittsburgh's remaining offseason moves heading into the NFL schedule release week. Boswell's deal also sets a market reference point for other veteran kickers entering negotiations.