New York Jets cornerback and special teams standout Kris Boyd sustained critical injuries in a shooting incident early Sunday in midtown Manhattan, as reported by various news sources. The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. outside a business near 7th Avenue on West 38th Street, according to the New York Police Department. A 29-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.
While the police did not disclose the victim’s identity, multiple news outlets identified the injured individual as Kris Boyd. The Jets spokesperson stated, “We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will not provide further comments at this time.” Boyd’s agent did not immediately respond to inquiries regarding the incident.
Boyd, who has not played this season due to a shoulder injury that required surgery and placed him on the injured reserve list in August, signed with the Jets as a free agent earlier in the year. Expected to play a significant role in the team’s special teams under new coach Aaron Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo, Boyd suffered the injury during a training camp practice in August.
Known for his exceptional performance on special teams during his previous NFL seasons, Boyd played primarily with the Houston Texans in the last two seasons after starting his career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2019 and later joining the Arizona Cardinals before moving to Houston’s practice squad.
Teammates took to social media to request prayers for Boyd’s recovery, expressing their support and hope for his swift return to health and safety. Linebacker Jermaine Johnson and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips both shared messages of support and faith in Boyd’s recovery.
