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Steelers kicker Chris Boswell agreed to a four-year, $28 million extension through 2030, making him the NFL’s highest-paid kicker at about $7 million per year (tying Brandon Aubrey), with NFL.com’s roundup also noting a slate of other signings and roster moves across multiple teams.
Kicker Chris Boswell agreed to a four-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers through 2030, worth $28 million ($7 million per year), per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 12th-year kicker posted solid 2025 numbers (27-of-32 FG, 42-of-43 XP) and was a 2024 First-Team All-Pro; the Steelers have not yet resolved any deal with Aaron Rodgers for 2026.
Green Bay released veteran kicker Brandon McManus as it moves on with sixth-round pick Trey Smack; McManus, who signed a $1 million roster bonus in March, went 24-of-30 on field goals and 32-of-33 on extra points in 2025 and missed two field goals and an extra point in the playoff loss to the Bears, after nine seasons with the Broncos and a 2023 stint with Jacksonville.
Florida's Trey Smack was the first kicker off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft, selected by the Green Bay Packers at No. 216 in Round 6. A two-time Groza semifinalist who made five 50-plus yard field goals in 2025 (including a Shrine Bowl 57-yarder), Smack joins Green Bay's kicking group alongside Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik. He finished his college career with an 82.8% field-goal percentage.
Green Bay moved up from the end of the sixth round to pick No. 216, sending Seattle two seventh-round selections to select Florida kicker Trey Smack. Smack, a 6-1¼, 188-pounder with a booming leg, set Florida’s record with 10 made field goals of 50+ yards in the last three seasons and owns career marks of 53-of-64 FG (82.8%) and 100-of-101 extra points (99%). He comes in as the Packers’ third kicker, behind Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik.
Dallas Cowboys sign kicker Brandon Aubrey to a four-year, $28 million contract, making him the NFL's highest-paid kicker in history through 2030 after a unique rise from MLS soccer to All-Pro status and multiple Pro Bowls.
Kicker Brandon Aubrey signed a four-year, $28 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys, including $20 million guaranteed, making him the NFL's highest-paid kicker; he’s 112-for-127 on field goals over three seasons with a long of 65 yards.
Dallas Cowboys place a second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey for 2026, guaranteeing $5.76 million if no long‑term deal is reached; Aubrey can sign with another team, but Dallas would have the right to match or receive a second‑round pick if they don’t.
The San Francisco 49ers signed kicker Eddy Pineiro to a four-year, $10 million guaranteed extension (total value $17 million), securing his services through 2029 and providing stability at the position after moving on from Jake Moody.
The Dallas Cowboys placed a second-round restricted free agent tender worth $5.76 million on kicker Brandon Aubrey, meaning other teams can sign him to an offer sheet which Dallas can match; if not, Dallas would receive a second-round draft pick. Aubrey has been a Pro Bowl-caliber kicker with a history of long-range makes, making him a high-profile asset in the Cowboys’ negotiations.
Dallas is reportedly offering Brandon Aubrey a long-term deal averaging near $7.5M to become the NFL’s highest-paid kicker, but Aubrey is seeking about $10M per season. Talks began before the 2025 season and remain at an impasse, with a fallback second-round tender of $5.8M possible if no long-term agreement is reached. Aubrey, 30, is a three-time Pro Bowler with six 60+-yard field goals and a career-long of 65 yards, and is expected to remain with Dallas for 2026.
The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Michael Badgley to their practice squad following injuries to their main kicker, Matt Prater, who is week-to-week with a quad injury. Badgley, who previously played for the Colts, has a strong field goal percentage and will wear No. 32. The Bills also released cornerback M.J. Devonshire in a corresponding move.
Charlie Smyth made his NFL debut with the New Orleans Saints, impressing with a 56-yard field goal and an onside kick, after being called up unexpectedly. His performance earned praise from the coach, and he expressed excitement about the opportunity and his future with the team.
This article provides fantasy football start and sit recommendations for defenses and kickers in Week 11, highlighting favorable matchups like the Texans defense against the Titans and Jake Bates as a kicker to start, while advising against others such as the Eagles defense versus the Lions and Harrison Butker against the Broncos.
Rams head coach Sean McVay announced Harrison Mevis will be the team's kicker for Week 10 against the 49ers, marking his first NFL game, while Jake McQuaide will serve as the long snapper. The decision was based on evaluations of both kickers' performances, with Mevis recently signed to the practice squad and having a strong record in college and the UFL.