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Kris Boyd health update: Jets QB ‘stable’ after critical injury in shooting outside Sei Less

Kris Boyd was reported “clinging to life,” but NYPD later said he's stable while still critical. He was shot in the abdomen after a dispute turned violent.

Published on: Nov 17, 2025, 01:53:27 IST
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New York Jets quarterback, Kris Boyd, was critically injured in a shooting outside the Sei Less restaurant in New York City. Boyd, 29, was hospitalized after being shot outside the restaurant on West 38th Street near Seventh Avenue at 2 a.m. Sunday.

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd takes part in an NFL football training camp. (AP)
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd takes part in an NFL football training camp. (AP)

Though the New York Police Department confirmed the shooting took place, they did not identify the Jets CB as the victim. The New York Post reported, citing sources, that the injured victim was Kris Boyd. The report said that Boyd was taken to Bellevue Hospital after being critically injured in the shooting.

Kris Boyd Health Update: How Is He Now?

In the New York Post report, it was said that Boyd is in a critical condition and " is now clinging to life." The New York Jets later confirmed that they are "aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd," but did not reveal further details.

Later, ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported, citing an NYPD spokesperson, that Boyd is now stable but remains in critical condition. The Post had reported that Boyd was shot in the abdomen after a dispute turned violent. NYPD said that the gunman fired two shots after a fight broke out, but it is not clear if both hit the Jets CB.

This story is being updated.

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    Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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