New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd’s recovery took another unexpected turn this week, and the update arrived just days before Thanksgiving. On November 27, 2025, sources revealed that Boyd had returned to the hospital after being briefly released. The 29-year-old has been fighting through serious complications from the November 16 Manhattan shooting, and this latest development pushed the Jets community right back into worry mode. Even then, Boyd made sure fans heard from him directly.
In his IG story, Boyd shared, “Please bear with me, I haven’t been in communication much… I wasn’t released but had to return to the hospital due to my health issues. I love and appreciate you all dearly who have prayed/reached out, even if I haven’t been able to get back to you. Head high, God is not through with me yet.”
An update from Kris Boyd (posted last night): Released from the hospital, but only temporarily. #Jets 📷Boyd IG pic.twitter.com/oqzTzgleqv
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) November 27, 2025
Kris Boyd Shares Emotional Health Update As Recovery Takes Another Turn
Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd (17) celebrates after recovering a Tennessee Titans fumble in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd (17) celebrates after recovering a Tennessee Titans fumble in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Boyd’s message carried weight due to everything surrounding it. Per the source, the shooting happened a little after 2 a.m. outside Sei Less in Midtown Manhattan. Police said two shots were fired during a heated street confrontation, and one struck Boyd in the stomach. Officers rushed him to Bellevue Hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition. Then, updates slowed as detectives struggled with uncooperative witnesses and limited clarity on the gunman.
Meanwhile, Boyd also explained that he had been sent home but had to return due to lingering health issues. That detail alone showed how sensitive his condition remains. Still, no matter how tough it got, his words kept a positive edge – kinda like what Jets’ coach Aaron Glenn’s been saying. Lately, Glenn mentioned he chatted with Boyd in good spirits, stressing just how badly the squad’s rooting for him.
Then came another layer of emotion. Boyd also posted a hospital photo with his newborn and thanked God that his children “still have their father.” That moment humanized everything. He had just welcomed a baby days before the shooting, and the timing shook Glenn, who said he immediately thought about Boyd’s wife and child when he heard the news.
While the investigation continues, police officers continue to review camera footage. Sources say a white BMW took off from the area while a luxury SUV arrived nearby – spent shells were scattered around. So far, nobody’s been taken into custody. Officers also recovered a pricey watch left behind, making the wild evening even more unusual.
For now, Boyd remains focused on healing. His latest update may not have been perfect news, but it was honest. And judging by how he signed off, he still sees himself getting through this.