New York Jets’ Kris Boyd Reportedly In Critical Condition After Manhattan Shooting

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is reportedly in critical condition after being shot in the abdomen early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan, according to multiple reports. The NYPD revealed that a 29-year-old man was shot around 2 a.m. ET on West 38th Street near Seventh Avenue. The victim was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, the nation’s oldest public hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Police say the shooting followed a verbal altercation that escalated. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

While police have not officially named the victim, The New York Post reports that sources have identified the injured man as Boyd.  Law enforcement sources told the outlet that the shooting occurred outside Sei Less, a trendy Midtown Manhattan restaurant often frequented by athletes and celebrities. According to investigators, the incident began as a verbal dispute that quickly turned violent, ending with the gunman firing two shots that struck Kris Boyd in the abdomen.

The shooter reportedly fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV, leaving chaos behind on West 38th Street near Seventh Avenue around 2 a.m. ET. Sources said witnesses were uncooperative with police, complicating efforts to identify the suspect or determine what sparked the confrontation.

Boyd was said to have lapsed in and out of consciousness at the scene before being rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Authorities have yet to release a suspect description or motive, but detectives are reportedly reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses as the investigation continues.

News of Kris Boyd’s shooting quickly spread across social media, prompting an outpouring of concern and compassion from fans and fellow NFL supporters. Messages of shock, heartbreak, and hope flooded comment sections as people across the country reacted to the devastating update.

“This is tragic. Violence is getting out of hand. Praying for him and his family,” one fan wrote, echoing the sentiment shared by many. Another simply posted, “Prayers,” while others filled timelines with messages of encouragement.

“Prayers up. Hope he pulls through,” another supporter added. “That’s awful to hear. Hoping he pulls through and gets the support he needs. Prayers for him and his family right now.”

Kris Boyd is in his first season with the Jets, signing with the team in March 2025 during free agency. Before joining New York, he spent two seasons with the Houston Texans and had previous stints with the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him in the 2019 NFL Draft.

The Jets were not scheduled to play this weekend after facing the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

Just months before the tragic shooting, Kris Boyd had already faced a setback in his first season with the New York Jets. The team placed the defensive back on injured reserve in August after he sustained a shoulder injury during the club’s Green & White practice on August 2.

At 5-foot-11 and 201 pounds, Boyd had established himself as a core special teams player throughout his NFL career. After signing with the Jets in March, the veteran defensive back was expected to bring energy and experience to the roster.

Before joining New York, Boyd appeared in all 17 games for the Houston Texans last season, logging 365 special teams snaps, the second most on the team, and 48 defensive snaps. Despite his limited time on defense, Boyd’s reliability and hustle made him a valuable presence in the locker room and on the field.

Earlier this year, Boyd made headlines for a sideline outburst during the Texans’ Divisional Round playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Cameras caught the cornerback ripping off his helmet and storming off the field, nearly colliding with special teams coach Ross in frustration.

The moment went viral, with fans calling for his release from the team. Boyd later revealed the incident triggered a wave of racist messages on social media, saying he had been receiving hate “every second” since the game aired.