The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Chris Boswell remains without an offseason contract extension, but attention has shifted to Dallas, where the Cowboys are actively negotiating with their standout kicker, Brandon Aubrey. The Cowboys aim to finalize a contract quickly to retain their key player.
Negotiation Stalls as Aubrey Seeks Higher Pay
According to Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr., Dallas has presented an offer to Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. However, Aubrey has expressed that the offer does not meet his expectations, causing the talks to remain unresolved.
“The Cowboys have an offer on the table that would make Brandon Aubrey the highest paid kicker in the NFL, per source. As of now he wants more than they offered. That’s partly why a deal has yet to be done” – Clarence Hill Jr., Reporter
Context of Dallas’s Contract Strategy and Implications for Boswell
The Cowboys have demonstrated a willingness to make early contract moves, exemplified by securing running back Javonte Williams to a deal, setting a benchmark for Kenneth Gainwell’s contract market. The outcome of Aubrey’s negotiations is expected to influence the pay scale for kickers across the league, including Chris Boswell’s impending discussions.
Rising Market Value for NFL Kickers
Currently, the top annual salary for a kicker belongs to Kansas City Chiefs’ Harrison Butker at $6.4 million per year. Dallas’s offer to Aubrey reportedly exceeds this amount. Since Butker’s deal was finalized before the 2024 season, Aubrey and other kickers argue that a more significant increase in kicker salaries is warranted rather than a nominal raise beyond the current highest contract.
The Cowboys have an offer on the table that would make Brandon Aubrey the highest paid kicker in the NFL, per source.
As of now he wants more than they offered. That’s partly why a deal has yet to be done— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) February 24, 2026
