CHRIS BOSWELL NEWS

Kicker Chris Boswell among four Steelers that are questionable for the Colts game; Ulysees Gilbert placed on injured reserve Boswell did not practice Friday due to a groin injury; Matthew Wright could be elevated from the practice squad to kick against the Colts.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Bothered by groin injury Boswell was added to the Steelers' injury report Thursday as a limited participant at practice due to a groin issue, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact A mid-week addition to the injury report is never a great sign for any player, and the fact that Boswell is being listed with a lower-body issue is especially worrisome. Boswell will likely need to prove the groin injury presents no problem with his kicking accuracy and distance during Friday's practice, or else he'll likely carry a designation into Sunday's game against the Colts, if he isn't ruled out ahead of the weekend. Pittsburgh would likely promote Matthew Wright from the practice squad if there's any concern Boswell won't be able to play Week 16.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in MNF loss Boswell converted on his lone field-goal attempt while also making both of his extra-point tries in Monday's 27-17 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Boswell was on the field for a second straight week after missing the team's Week 13 game due to a hip injury. He wasn't needed much, but he converted on all three of his kicks, including a 25-yard field goal. The Steelers' offense has struggled over the past two weeks, and Boswell has only been needed for one field-goal attempt during that time.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Converts on lone extra-point try Boswell didn't attempt any field goals but converted on his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Bills.

Impact Boswell missed last week's loss to Washington due to a hip issue, but he practiced for most of the week leading up to Sunday's matchup. Pittsburgh failed to generate much offensive production against Buffalo, so Boswell's workload in the loss was minimal. The 29-year-old has been effective when needed this season, but the Steelers have had fewer scoring opportunities recently due to their offensive woes.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers LB Williams joins COVID-19 list, C Pouncey exits it

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be limited at inside linebacker when they face the Buffalo Bills after placing Vance Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Practices in full Boswell (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Boswell wasn't able to suit up for Monday's loss to Washington, and he also missed Wednesday's practice, but it now certainly looks like he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's road game against the Bills. If Boswell were to suffer any unexpected setbacks, though, the Steelers could always call Matthew Wright back up from the practice squad.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 10, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

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DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice to start week Boswell (hip) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Per Varley, coach Mike Tomlin said that Boswell's practice participation will guide the team's decision on whether he'll play Sunday in Buffalo. By that metric, Bowswell's absence Wednesday isn't a promising start. Matthew Wright filled in for Boswell in Monday's loss to Washington, and while Wright didn't miss, Pittsburgh's decision to pass up on a field-goal attempt from Washington's 28-yard line with the game tied and under five minutes remaining likely would have played out differently had Boswell been available.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

First loss leaves Steelers with plenty to work on

The Pittsburgh Steelers are no longer perfect, and their first loss of the season left them with plenty to work on

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surprise! Washington ends Pittsburgh's perfect season 23-17

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DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers missing K Boswell against Washington

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DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable against Washington Boswell (hip) is inactive for Monday's game against Washington.

Impact This news was expected after Boswell was downgraded to doubtful Sunday. He's been outstanding this season, connecting on 18 of 19 field-goal attempts (95 percent). Matthew Wright will kick for the Steelers on Monday.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

With Chris Boswell doubtful, Pittsburgh Steelers could be starting a different kicker for first time since 2018 The Steelers could be looking to kicker Matthew Wright for his first NFL start on Monday.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Unlikely for Week 13 The Steelers downgraded Boswell (hip) from questionable to doubtful for Monday's game versus Washington.

Impact Boswell wasn't added to the Steelers' injury report until Saturday, an indication the hip issue may have surfaced during the team's final practice of the week. In any case, Boswell is trending in the wrong direction as Monday's game approaches, and he looks poised to miss his first contest since the 2018 season. The Steelers are expected to promote Matthew Wright from the practice squad to serve as their Week 13 kicker.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Boswell (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against Washington.

Impact Boswell popped up on the injury report and was unable to practice Saturday after suffering a hip injury Friday. If Boswell is unable to play, expect Matthew Wright to be called up from the practice squad, though the Steelers have given no such indication the move could take place. Wright has not played in a game since he entered the league as an undrafted rookie in 2019.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for Dupree

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DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dupree's injury latest hurdle for unbeaten Steelers

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DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes two field goals Wednesday Boswell converted on both of his field-goal attempts while missing his only extra-point try in Wednesday's 19-14 win over the Ravens.

Impact Boswell's day got off to a slow start as he missed an extra-point try in the first quarter of Wednesday's game, but he converted on a pair of short field goals later in the contest. The 29-year-old has now converted on 94.7 percent of his field-goal attempts, but he's only made 88.6 percent of his extra-point tries this year. He'll face a slightly more favorable matchup against Washington next week.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive against Jaguars Boswell converted on two of his three field-goal attempts while making all three extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Boswell was perfect on his field-goal attempts this year heading into Sunday's contest, but he missed a 45-yard attempt wide left during the first quarter. However, he bounced back and converted on the rest of his five kicks against Jacksonville, including attempts from 44 and 47 yards. The Steelers face the Ravens on Thursday, and Baltimore has been the stingiest defense against opposing kickers this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Drills three field goals in Week 10 Boswell converted on all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 36-10 win over the Bengals.

Impact Boswell had some struggles in the Steelers' Week 9 win as he missed two extra-point tries, but he was perfect on six kicks against Cincinnati on Sunday. He's converted on all 14 of his field-goal attempts to begin the season, as the Steelers have had a potent offensive attack over the first nine games of 2020.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE