It may take time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get an offseason extension done with K Chris Boswell. But all eyes are on Dallas, a team trying to quickly wrap up a deal with their stud kicker, Brandon Aubrey.<\/p>\n
Per Cowboys\u2019 reporter Clarence Hill Jr.,<\/a> Dallas has a standing offer to make Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in the game. The problem is that Aubrey doesn\u2019t think that\u2019s enough.<\/p>\n The Cowboys have an offer on the table that would make Brandon Aubrey the highest paid kicker in the NFL, per source. \u2014 Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Cowboys have shown a willingness to get an early jump on contracts. Over the weekend, Dallas locked up pending free agent RB Javonte Williams to a contract that clarifies RB Kenneth Gainwell\u2019s market.<\/a><\/p>\n A deal for Aubrey, or even the current standoff, could shape Boswell\u2019s.<\/p>\n Currently, the highest-paid kicker from an average yearly value perspective is the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 Harrison Butker at $6.4 million per season.<\/a> Dallas\u2019s offer is apparently above that. Given that Butker signed his deal ahead of the\u00a02024\u00a0season,<\/a> Aubrey is likely arguing kickers are due for a big raise, not ever-so-slightly beating the top of the ticket.<\/p>\n Especially kickers like Aubrey. With one of the game\u2019s biggest legs, he has made 35-of-44 career kicks from 50-plus yards. Since kicking for Dallas in 2023, no kicker has made more from 60-plus yards than Aubrey\u2019s six. In fact, no other kicker has more than two. Aubrey has earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in each of his three seasons. His presence changes the calculation for offenses and defenses. Once Dallas hits midfield, it\u2019s in field-goal range.<\/p>\n Boswell doesn\u2019t have quite the leg but can hit from 60 yards. He\u2019s been among the NFL\u2019s best and most consistent kickers for years with a knack for clutch boots. Boswell also does his job in Pittsburgh\u2019s outdoor climate, compared to Aubrey, who often kicks from the comfort of Dallas\u2019 retractable roof.<\/p>\n Myles Garrett\u2019s record deal with Cleveland last year drove up T.J. Watt\u2019s price even more.<\/a> Similarly, Aubrey receiving a big-money deal with Dallas will impact Boswell\u2019s ask. Neither will get $40 million-plus per year that the NFL\u2019s top pass rushers command. But could Aubrey be searching for a deal that completely resets the kicker market? One that approaches $10 million per season? As valuable as he is, that\u2019s not a crazy thought in a world where the NFL salary cap will be north of $300 million in 2026. (Update:\u00a0Aubrey is reportedly seeing up to $10 million per season<\/a>).<\/p>\n
As of now he wants more than they offered. That\u2019s partly why a deal has yet to be done<\/p>\n