Written By: N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Published : November 28, 2025 8:00 PM IST
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd, 29, has a bullet lodged in his lungs after a shootout over the weekend. The NFL player returned backs in the hospital after he had some complications associated with his recent health scare. The 29-year-old gives a rare health update on a social media platform on Wednesday, November 26.
Kris Boyd wrote on Instagram, "Please bare with me, l haven't been in communication much l was released but had to return to the hospital due to my health issues...l love and appreciate everyone of yall dearly who has prayed/reached out even if I can't get back to you!" The post concluded, "Head HIGH, God is not through with me yet!"
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New footage has emerged of the alleged shooting where New York #Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot in Manhattan. Boyd is in "good condition" after getting shot multiple times in the gut just two nights ago. pic.twitter.com/I7U1oMW86G MLFootball (@MLFootball) November 17, 2025
The 29-year-old was previously hospitalized on November 17, after he was shot in New York City on November 16. According to reports, the bullet went through his abdomen and became stuck in his right lung. As of now, he has gone multiple surgeries following the shooting. In an Instagram story shared on Novemeber 19, Kris Boyd, wrote, "God is real, God is powerful! I'm sorry I have no words at the moment .Just grateful! I'm coming along, starting to breathe on my own now. Sincerely appreciate everyone!"
#Jets CB/ST Kris Boyd was shot and critically wounded in Manhattan early Sunday morning and is fighting for his life at Bellevue Hospital, per @nypost.
The shooting occurred at around 2am. No arrests have been made and an investigation is underway.https://t.co/5Ku5XOzrFGpic.twitter.com/KssNdVPwED Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 16, 2025
At the time of the incident that occurred at 2 am on November 16 at Sei Less, an Asian fusion restaurant on West 38th Street, Jet Caoch Aaron Glenn said, "Once I heard about the situation, the first thing I thought about was he just had a kid. I'm thinking about his wife. I'm thinking about his kid. I want to make sure that he's okay. That's the only thing that really went through my mind. And anybody else that was involved, make sure those guys are okay."
I am praying for New York Jets player Kris Boyd and his loved ones.
Although we've gotten shootings to historic lows in our city, we must continue to work to end gun violence. Too many young lives have been tragically altered and cut short by this epidemic. https://t.co/q4wKkO8E3W Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) November 16, 2025
As of now, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has identified a possible suspect, although it has not been publicly announced as the investigation is still underway. At the time of the shooting, there were about 50 people around, according to police officials, but no one was hurt.
