New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is "clinging to life" after being shot in New York City. The suspect is at large, and police believe the gunman took off in a blue BMW after an argument outside a restaurant not far from Times Square.
- The shooting occurred on Sunday, November 16, on West 38th Street near Seventh Avenue shortly after 2 a.m., according to The New York Post.
- Police found the NFL player "collapsed on the sidewalk," TMZ reported. It's not yet clear whether the shooting was targeted or random, TMZ noted. The suspect is at large.
- The shooting is the latest in a series of tragedies to befall the NFL. Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland died of an apparent suicide, and Jets legend Nick Mangold died of kidney disease at age 41.
- Law enforcement sources told The Post that the shooting of Boyd occurred after a "dispute" outside Sei Less restaurant, and that Boyd was shot "in the abdomen." The suspect's identity is not clear, and it's also not clear what the dispute was about.
The New York Jets Said Only That They Were 'Aware of the Situation' With Kris Boyd
"We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time,” a representative for the team told The Post.
According to ABC 7, police officers "found the 29-year-old Jets player with a gunshot wound to the abdomen." They took Boyd to Bellevue Hospital. He was listed in critical condition on November 16, the station reported.
Police are looking for a man who fled the scene in a blue BMW, according to ABC 7. It's not clear whether Boyd knew the suspect.
Boyd filled his Instagram page with religious and inspirational says.
In August, Boyd wrote on Instagram, "Gods unconditional love and grace is my biggest blessing!!💚🏈🙏🏾"
"When we follow God’s plan and timing for our own lives, we assist the process of spiritual growth," he wrote in March.
A Jets Player Issued a Prayer for Kris Boyd on Social Media
Jets player Jermaine Johnson II joined those praying for Boyd's recovery.
"Everybody please send prayers to my brother and teammate Kris Boyd and his family!!! Lord please hold your healing hand over Kris and guide him back to health and safety. Lord I ask that you please just get him through this safely. In your name, Amen," he wrote on X.
Everybody please send prayers to my brother and teammate Kris Boyd and his family!!! Lord please hold your healing hand over Kris and guide him back to health and safety. Lord I ask that you please just get him through this safely.
— Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) November 16, 2025
In your name, Amen🙏🏾
According to USA Today, Boyd was going to miss the season due to a shoulder injury. He previously played for the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals.
"Boyd (5-11, 201) sustained a shoulder injury during the team's Green & White practice on August 2," the Jets wrote on their website. "Boyd, who has been a core special teams player for most of his career, signed with the Jets in March."
Boyd was listed on the injured reserve. Boyd was drafted in round 7 of the 2019 draft, according to his ESPN stats page. He went to college at Texas.
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