New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was reportedly shot in Manhattan late Tuesday night following an altercation, prompting a swift response from local authorities [[1]]. The incident involving the 24-year-old Boyd, who signed with the Jets in 2023 after previously playing for the Houston Texans, raises serious questions about player safety and security even outside of game competition. Boyd’s status is currently listed as critical but stable as the inquiry unfolds.
New York Jets player Kris Boyd was shot in Manhattan, multiple reports indicate. The incident occurred outside a restaurant following an altercation, according to the New York Post.
Boyd’s condition is currently listed as critical but stable, The Guardian reports. The Jets are a young team looking to build momentum in a competitive AFC, and Boyd has been a key contributor in the secondary.
The team has acknowledged awareness of the situation but has not released further comment at this time.
