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Chris Boswell (9) of the Pittsburgh Steelers kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter to seal the win against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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June 30, 2026

Why are NFL kickers booting the football farther than ever before?

By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

PITTSBURGH — It started before the 2025 season, in a meaningless preseason game, the first indicat...

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