New York Jets defensive back Kris Boyd was “shot and critically wounded in Midtown early Sunday morning and is now clinging to life at Bellevue Hospital, police and sources said” via the New York Post.
“The shooting took place on West 38th Street near Seventh Avenue around 2 a.m., according to police” via Joe Marino, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon, and Kirsten Fleming of the New York Post.
“Cops said there have been no arrests and the shooting is under investigation,” per the New York Post.
Boyd Signed With the Jets This Offseason
The former Texas product joined the NFL as the No. 217 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.
He spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. After his rookie contract expired, Boyd joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2023. Boyd was with the Cardinals for six months before he was released in October of that season.
A few weeks later, Boyd joined the Houston Texans. Boyd stayed in Houston for the next season and a half.
This offseason, he joined the Jets on a one-year $1.6 million contract. Boyd was expected to be a key special teams contributor for the green and white this year.
He got injured during practice in training camp and was placed on injured reserve. Boyd was ruled out for the season with what the team called a “shoulder injury.”
In Boyd’s NFL career, he has appeared in 81 games and has made six starts. In those games, Boyd has collected 105 total tackles, three pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and three tackles for loss.
Insider Shares Team Response
NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo posted on social media that, “The team is aware of the situation but has no further comment at this point.”
More Details Pouring in on the Boyd Shooting
“Boyd was shot in the abdomen outside Sei Less restaurant after a dispute turned violent, with the gunmen firing two shots, law enforcement sources told The Post. The sources said the shooter fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV — but witnesses were uncooperative with cops. Boyd lapsed in and out of consciousness before he was rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition,” Joe Marino, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon, and Kirsten Fleming of the New York Post wrote.
Prayers Pour in From Social Media
“Praying for @TexasFootball alum, and current Jets player, Kris Boyd. This is too much man. 🙏🏾🙏🏾,” NFL analyst Emmanuel Acho posted on X previously Twitter.
“This is terrible. Prayers to Kris and the Boyd family🙏🙏,” Connor Long of Jets X-Factor posted.
Texans beat reporter and NFL Insider Aaron Wilson wrote, “Thoughts and prayers with #Jets cornerback Kris Boyd and his family. The @newyorkpost reporting he was shot and is in critical condition.”
“Awful news. Hope Kris Boyd pulls through,” Jack Mac of Barstool Sports posted.
“The latest from an NYPD spokesman: A 29-year-old male (Jets player Kris Boyd) is in critical but stable condition at Bellevue Hospital after sustaining a gunshot to the abdomen. No arrests; investigation is ongoing,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini revealed.
Like Heavy Sports’s content? Be sure to follow us.
This article was originally published on Heavy Sports
The post Jets DB Kris Boyd Was ‘Shot’, ‘Clinging to Life’ at Hospital: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.