Kris Boyd, New York Jets cornerback in critical condition after shooting outside Manhattan club

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was critically wounded in a shooting incident early Sunday morning outside a club in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), the shooting occurred around 2 am on West 38th Street, and Boyd was transported to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition.

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 New York Post.


The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under active investigation by the NYPD, but no suspects had been publicly identified as of Sunday evening.

Kris Boyd, 29, signed with the Jets earlier this year and had been placed on injured reserve in August due to a shoulder injury suffered during practice. He was expected to serve primarily as a special teams player and backup defensive back for the 2025 NFL season.

Boyd had a reputation as a formidable special teams contributor from his previous tenure with the Houston Texans in 2024, registering eight tackles and one fumble recovery during that season.

The Jets organization issued a statement acknowledging the situation, stating: "We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time," as relayed by sports insider Adam Schefter. The team and medical staff are closely monitoring Boyd’s condition.

Shooting incidents near nightlife areas in Manhattan have raised concerns about public safety, and this event has reverberated throughout the sports community.

FAQs:

Q: What caused the shooting involving Kris Boyd?
The exact motive or cause of the shooting has not been publicly disclosed, and investigations by the NYPD are ongoing.

Q: Has the Jets organization responded to this incident?
The Jets have acknowledged the incident and expressed concern, but they have not released detailed comments to protect privacy and ongoing investigations.