New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is fighting for his life after being shot in the abdomen early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan. The NYPD confirmed that Boyd was shot around 2am on West 38th Street, sparking a violent dispute outside a local restaurant.
The Jets issued a statement saying they are aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time, but police are investigating the incident and searching for a suspect who fled in a BMW X8 SUV.
Boyd, 29, is considered critical, but stable, after being airlifted to Bellevue Hospital. The cornerback has played for several teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals, before joining the Jets in March. This season, he was sidelined due to a shoulder injury.
Tragically, Boyd's past experiences have given him an appreciation for life's simple pleasures. Despite facing numerous challenges, including losing his father and grandmother who helped raise him, Boyd maintains a positive outlook on life.
"I appreciate all the little things," he once said. "Everyone always asks me why I've got a smile on my face. It's because I'm not supposed to be here."
The news comes as another blow to the Jets, which has faced difficulties off the field this season. The team lost one of its most beloved players, Nick Mangold, in October at the age of 41 while seeking a kidney transplant. Just last month, defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died at 24.
As Boyd recovers from his gunshot wound, the NFL community is sending their thoughts and prayers for his speedy recovery.
The Jets issued a statement saying they are aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time, but police are investigating the incident and searching for a suspect who fled in a BMW X8 SUV.
Boyd, 29, is considered critical, but stable, after being airlifted to Bellevue Hospital. The cornerback has played for several teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals, before joining the Jets in March. This season, he was sidelined due to a shoulder injury.
Tragically, Boyd's past experiences have given him an appreciation for life's simple pleasures. Despite facing numerous challenges, including losing his father and grandmother who helped raise him, Boyd maintains a positive outlook on life.
"I appreciate all the little things," he once said. "Everyone always asks me why I've got a smile on my face. It's because I'm not supposed to be here."
The news comes as another blow to the Jets, which has faced difficulties off the field this season. The team lost one of its most beloved players, Nick Mangold, in October at the age of 41 while seeking a kidney transplant. Just last month, defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died at 24.
As Boyd recovers from his gunshot wound, the NFL community is sending their thoughts and prayers for his speedy recovery.
I'm thinking about Kris Boyd's life story and how he always finds a way to stay positive despite all the hardships he's faced. That's what I love about him! He's like, super strong and resilient 
. Losing his dad and grandma must have been so tough, but he still manages to appreciate the little things in life 
. I'm sending all my positive vibes his way 
. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery! 
just got to hear about Kris Boyd being shot in midtown Manhattan... can't believe what's happening to these athletes 
Boyd has been through so much already, losing his dad and grandma... how is he still smiling? 
that quote of his is so true, you don't realize the value of life until it almost slips away. 
everyone in the NFL community should be sending him all their positive vibes and wishing him a speedy recovery 
my heart is literally breaking thinking about how tough this season has been for them already, losing Nick Mangold and now Kris Boyd 
Boyd's positivity is actually inspiring me to stay positive too even though life can be tough and unpredictable sometimes 
can only imagine how scary it must've been for krish to be shot in broad daylight in midtown tho hope he gets better soon 
I mean, can't we just have one season without any major injuries or tragedies? It's like the NFL is just trolling us at this point 
oh man, this is just too sad... Kris Boyd's positive vibes are giving me hope for a speedy recovery 
from what I've seen, he seems like a strong dude who's been through loss before (losing dad & grandma is no joke) and still came out on top 
It's no wonder Boyd's life was literally cut short by some senseless act of violence... we really need to take a hard look at what's driving this kind of behavior 
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. I'm keepin it positive though, thinkin' of him in prayer 
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. Kris Boyd's past experiences are admirable, don't get me wrong, but who needs to lose loved ones before they even reach their prime? 
The Jets are already struggling off the field, now this? It's like the universe is conspiring against them