PITTSBURGH — The Steelers are sticking with kicker Chris Boswell for Sunday’s matchup with the New England Patriots, according to a source.
The Steelers kept veteran kicker Kai Forbath in town overnight after his Wednesday tryout, but Boswell performed well during Thursday’s practice.
Boswell has missed 11 kicks on the year — 10-of-16 on field goals, 39-of-44 on extra points — including two key misses in Sunday’s loss to Oakland. Boswell slipped on the Oakland Coliseum turf when approaching a 40-yarder in the final seconds.
But Boswell had been clutch since the team signed him off a tryout in 2015, including multiple game-winners for last season’s 13-3 team.
Center Maurkice Pouncey said the team hollering after Boswell’s makes in Thursday’s practice was a way of supporting a valued teammate. Boswell said this week he planned to regain his confidence by focusing on the work ahead.
Asked about Boswell’s practice, special teams coach Danny Smith reminded that Boswell is a Pro Bowl kicker. Quality kicking is the expectation.