PITTSBURGH — After a disappointing showing against the Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell may be on the chopping block.
Boswell missed two field goals including a potential game winner and had one extra point kick bounce off the post then go in during last week's game.
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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that he's "open to all possibilities" in terms of making sure the team has the kicker it needs to make a playoff run.
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According to NFL.com reporter Tom Pelissero, the Steelers flew two free-agent kickers in for a competition with Boswell Wednesday.
The #Steelers flew in free-agent kickers Kai Forbath and Matt McCrane for a competition today with Chris Boswell, sources say. They just gave Boswell a four-year, $19.2 million extension in August, but he has struggled and missed both FG attempts in last week’s loss.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 12, 2018
Boswell was signed to a four-year extension before this season started, but he has had a less than stellar performance, which has many fans calling for him to be replaced.
He's missed six field goals this season and five extra points, according to Pro Football Focus.
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