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Steelers Sign Chris Boswell, Vince Williams To New Deals

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Chris Boswell and Vince Williams to new deals.

The Steelers announced they signed Boswell to a five-year deal Thursday afternoon.

Boswell made four game-winning field goals during the 2017 season. Three of those came as time expired, which tied the record for most in a single season since the 1970 NFL merger.

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Last season, he made 35 of 38 field goals, including a perfect four-for-four from 50 yards or more. He also made 37 of 39 extra points.

For his career, Boswell has made 85 of 95 field goals and 99 of 102 extra points.

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Later, the team announced it had signed Williams to a four-year deal, which will keep him in Pittsburgh through the 2021 season.

Last year, he set a single season career-highs with eight sacks and 88 tackles.

Williams was drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

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