Kris Boyd Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Dolphins vs Jets game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 19, 2025
Condition upgraded to stable
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday that Boyd (shoulder) has been upgraded to stable condition and is "going to come out of this thing really, really well," Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd was listed as being in critical but stable condition after being injured in a shooting Sunday, and after undergoing multiple procedures he's now been upgraded to stable condition. The cornerback and special-teams standout resides on season-ending IR due to a shoulder injury he suffered in August.
Nov 16, 2025
Critically wounded after shooting
Boyd (shoulder) was critically wounded early Sunday after being shot in New York City, Joe Marino, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon and Kirsten Fleming of the New York Post report.
ANALYSIS
Boyd was shot in the abdomen outside of a Manhattan restaurant following a dispute with gunmen, according to law enforcement. After the incident, Boyd was rushed to an area hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition. A 29-year-old cornerback, Boyd is in the midst of his seventh NFL season and has spent the entire 2025 campaign on the Jets' injured reserve list after sustaining a shoulder injury in August.
Aug 18, 2025
Moved to IR
The Jets placed Boyd (shoulder) on injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
Boyd suffered a shoulder injury during practice in early August, and the issue is serious enough to result in the cornerback being placed on season-ending IR. After signing with New York in mid-March, Boyd had been slated to work as a backup in the secondary as well as serve as a core special-teamer.
Aug 3, 2025
Dealing with shoulder issue
Boyd (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury at the Jets' practice Saturday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd had his practice reps limited as a result of the injury, and his status for Saturday's preseason opener against the Packers may now be in question. The 28-year-old signed a one-year deal with New York in March, and he stands to operate as a special-teams option in 2025.
Mar 15, 2025
Inks deal with Gang Green
Boyd signed a contract with the Jets on Saturday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd mostly played on special teams for the Texans in 2024, and he finished the regular season with eight tackles (five solo) and one fumble recovery. He'll likely serve in a similar role with the Jets in 2025, though he'll look to compete for a more prominent role in the secondary in offseason programs and training camp.
Sep 4, 2024
Past leg injury
Boyd (leg) was left off the Texans' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Boyd was carted off with a leg injury during the Texans' preseason finale, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The Texas product appeared in two regular-season games with Houston last season, primarily playing on special teams (34 of 37 total snaps), and he's expected to have a similar role in 2024.
Aug 25, 2024
Avoids serious injury
Boyd, who left Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, was diagnosed with a bruised leg injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd didn't record a tackle before leaving Saturday's contest, and across four preseason outings, he registered eight tackles (seven solo) and three passes defended. Boyd is considered a strong special-teams contributor, which could help him make the Texans' 53-man roster.
Aug 24, 2024
Exits preseason game
Boyd was carted off with a leg injury during Houston's preseason game against the Rams on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The cornerback did not record a stat before exiting. Boyd landed with the Texans last December, appeared in both of their postseason games and re-signed in the offseason. Boyd has a chance to carve out a reserve/special teams role this year, per Wilson.
Mar 9, 2024
Sticking around Houston
Boyd and the Texans agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd joined the Texans in December after he was let go by the Cardinals in October, appearing in two regular season games and both of the team's postseason contests. In those games, he recorded three tackles while playing 14 total defensive snaps. Now set to return to Houston for the 2024 campaign, Boyd will look to carve out a more significant role in the team's secondary.
Oct 19, 2023
Healthy again
Boyd (hip) tried out for the Titans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The cornerback was released by the Cardinals on Oct. 2 after appearing in the first four games of the season. Boyd played mostly on special teams and recorded two tackles for Arizona.
Oct 2, 2023
Gets let go
Boyd (hip) was released by the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd had appeared in all four games for the Cardinals this season, but he exited early Week 4 against the 49ers and saw action only on special teams. Although there is not a clear reason for why he was released, Arizona has Garrett Williams (knee), Dennis Daley (ankle) and Myjai Sanders (hand) all eligible to return from the NFI list or IR this week.
Oct 1, 2023
Questionable to return Sunday
Boyd (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd left Sunday's game without recording a tackle and is now listed as questionable to return. The Chargers will hope that the 27-year-old can return to action as he is a regular contributor on special teams.
Apr 10, 2023
Headed to Arizona
The Cardinals signed Boyd on Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd will sign with Arizona after spending the past four seasons in Minnesota. The 2019 seventh-round pick logged 13 tackles (eight solo) while playing almost exclusively on special teams and should be expected to have a similar role with the Cardinals next season.
Sep 12, 2022
Limited to special teams
Boyd played 17 snaps, all on special teams, in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Boyd begins the season as a reserve cornerback but will likely be a key contributor on special teams.
Jun 27, 2022
Competing for roster spot
Boyd (ribs) will be competing for a roster spot during training camp, Arif Hasan of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd has been a solid special teams player for the Vikings since the team drafted him in the seventh round of 2019 Draft. He ended the 2021 campaign with an ankle injury, but he appears to be healthy this offseason. Nonetheless, he may have an uphill battle for roster spot to start the 2022 season.
Jan 9, 2022
Out against Bears
Boyd (ribs) is inactive Week 18 against Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Boyd failed to see the practice field after being featured heavily against Green Bay last week, where he matched a season-best six tackles. As one of three cornerbacks not suiting up for the contest, Boyd's absence will certainly test the depth of the Minnesota secondary.
Oct 6, 2021
Full participant in practice
Boyd (hamstring) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Boyd missed the Vikings' Week 4 contest against the Browns with this hamstring injury, but he seems to be mostly healed, as he recorded a full practice Wednesday. The cornerback's next opportunity to play will come in Week 5 against the Lions.
Oct 3, 2021
Won't face Browns
Boyd (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Boyd logged two limited practices during the week, but that won't be enough for him to take the field Sunday. He has primarily played in a special teams role for the Vikings through three weeks, so his absence should not have a significant effect on the secondary.
Oct 3, 2021
Game-time call for Week 4
Boyd (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, is considered a game-time decision, Josina Anderson of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Along with Boyd, fellow defenders Anthony Barr (knee) and Michael Pierce (elbow) are considered game-time calls due to their respective injuries. Boyd has made his biggest impact this season for Minnesota on special teams, where he's logged 54 of his 62 total snaps through three games.
Sep 13, 2021
Three tackles Sunday
Boyd had three total tackles in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
Boyd played just eight snaps on defense as he'll be used in a reserve role in the secondary. Boyd emerged as a starter last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in December. He could have a larger role if Bashaud Breeland continues to struggle in pass coverage.
Aug 22, 2021
Moving up depth chart
Boyd started at cornerback opposite Bashaud Breeland with Patrick Peterson sitting out in Saturday's preseason loss to Indianapolis. He has been playing better than Cameron Dantzler, who started as a rookie, Mike Zimmer told the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd emerged as a starter last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in December. It's unlikely he'll be a starter when the regular season begins, but he could get significant playing time off the bench.
Dec 15, 2020
Goes to IR
Boyd (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Boyd started four of the past five games for Minnesota. He'll be shut down for the rest of the regular season after posting 34 tackles, two pass breakups and a forced fumble over 10 games this year. His absence will open the door for Harrison Hand, Mark Fields and Chris Jones to compete for Boyd's starting gig.
Dec 13, 2020
Gets hurt Sunday
Boyd (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Boyd was forced to leave the game in the first quarter. As long as Boyd is sidelined, Harrison Hand and Chris Jones could be in line to see an uptick in snaps.
Nov 10, 2020
Has 11 total tackles
Boyd started at right cornerback and had 11 total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's win over Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Boyd has emerged as a starter with injuries in the secondary and played on 74 of the defense's 75 snaps. He allowed seven receptions on nine balls targeted at him, however, according to Pro Football Focus. He could continue to start if Cameron Dantzler remains out due to a concussion.
Nov 4, 2020
All clear Wednesday
Boyd (lower leg) was absent from Wednesday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Boyd was forced to leave last week's win over Green Bay with cramps, so it appears he's fully recovered. Boyd could be in line for a larger workload than usual for Sunday's game against Detroit, as Cameron Dantzler (concussion), Holton Hill (foot) and Harrison Hand (hamstring) are all dealing with injury.
Nov 3, 2020
Injury was merely cramps
Boyd left Sunday's win over the Packers because of cramps in his lower leg, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
The report during the game signaled that Boyd exited with a no-contact knee injury, but this diagnosis is far more favorable. The second-year cornerback should return to practice in full capacity this week, and he'll handle a decent workload Sunday against the Lions if Cameron Dantzler (neck/concussion) and Mark Fields (chest) are ruled out.
Nov 1, 2020
Hurts knee during win
Boyd suffered an apparent right knee injury during Sunday's win over the Packers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Pelissero relayed that it was a non-contact injury, which often ends up being a severe issue. The team didn't reveal any further details about Boyd's injury, but he's one of three cornerbacks to leave the game hurt, Cameron Dantzler (neck/concussion) and Mark Fields (undisclosed) being the others. Jeff Gladney and Harrison Hand finished the game as the only remaining Vikings cornerbacks, and they could start next Sunday against the Lions.
Oct 30, 2020
Returning in Week 8
Boyd (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Boyd will suit up for the for the first time since Week 3, and he could be pushed into a prominent role right away with fellow cornerbacks Mike Hughes (neck) and Holton Hill (foot) ruled out due to their respective injuries.
Oct 16, 2020
Ruled out again
Boyd (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd will miss his third straight contest due to a lingering hamstring injury. The Vikings have a bye Week 7, so Boyd's next opportunity to retake the field will come Nov. 1 against the Packers.
Oct 11, 2020
Inactive Sunday night
Boyd (hamstring) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Boyd initially carried a questionable tag for Sunday's contest, and he'll now be forced to miss a second straight game. The second-year pro will target Oct. 18's game against the Falcons as a tentative return date.
Oct 10, 2020
Officially questionable
Boyd (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd has been nursing a hamstring issue that caused him to miss last week's victory over the Texans. He practiced in limited fashion all week and is looking like a true game-time decision.
Oct 3, 2020
Officially out for Sunday
Boyd (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd entered the weekend with a doubtful tag but has officially been ruled out. George Iloka, who was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, will add depth in the secondary for the time being.
Oct 2, 2020
Looking unlikely to face Houston
Boyd (hamstring) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Boyd managed to play through his hamstring injury Week 3, but it appears as though he may since have aggravated the issue. With Mike Hughes (neck) out again, Boyd could handle significant snaps at cornerback if he's able to make a quick turnaround and suit up in Houston.
Sep 27, 2020
Good to go Week 3
Boyd (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old cornerback had been dealing with a hamstring injury in recent days, but he's now clear to suit up for his 19th NFL appearance Sunday. Boyd has played just three total defensive snaps Weeks 1 and 2, but with Mike Hughes (neck) and Cameron Dantzler (ribs) both inactive for a Week 3 tilt against Tennessee, the young corner may see an uptick in defensive usage.
Sep 14, 2020
Gets tackle on special teams
Boyd had a tackle on special teams in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He did not play a snap on defense.
ANALYSIS
Boyd played 24 snaps, all on special teams, as he'll have a limited role as a deep reserve in the secondary on defense.
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