{"id":41578,"date":"2025-11-16T21:10:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T21:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/41578\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T21:10:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T21:10:10","slug":"kris-boyd-shooting-draws-reaction-from-former-nfl-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/41578\/","title":{"rendered":"Kris Boyd shooting draws reaction from former NFL player"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Jack Brewer, a former special teams captain with the Minnesota Vikings, reacted to the shooting that reportedly left New York Jets<\/a> cornerback Kris Boyd wounded on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n

Brewer told Fox News Digital that he was “praying” for Boyd\u2019s recovery and that NFL teams should make sure their players aren\u2019t out past midnight in a “lawless city.”<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jack Brewer of the Minnesota Vikings is congratulated by teammate Brian Williams #29 after Brewer intercepted a Brett Favre pass in the second half against the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 17, 2002 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.\u00a0 (Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

“Today, New York City is even more lawless,” Brewer said. “With upcoming leaders who are openly anti-police and anti-law-and-order, the direction of that city is only going to get worse. In fact, (if) I were coaching there right now, I\u2019d write it into every contract: you\u2019re personally liable for anything that happens after midnight, and your deal is terminated if you break curfew.<\/p>\n

“Teams invest millions into these athletes, they\u2019ve got no business being around in the middle of the night in a lawless city.”<\/p>\n

Brewer drew on his own experience playing for the New York Giants to express that he knows that danger lurks once the night gets later.<\/p>\n

“I played for the New York Giants, and just like these Jets players, I was out in New York City late at night,” he added. “I\u2019ve been in those clubs at 2 a.m. I know exactly what happens; fights, shootings, and chaos. You understand the environment before you even walk through the door.<\/p>\n

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New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd (17) participates in a drill during minicamp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on June 10, 2025. (John Jones\/Imagn Images)<\/p>\n

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“Now, looking back as a retired player, I can say with absolute confidence that none of us had any business being out around 2 a.m. Every college and pro coach drills the same message into their players\u2019 heads, nothing good happens after midnight.”<\/p>\n

Brewer was in the NFL from 2002 to 2005 with the Vikings, Giants and Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred in Midtown Manhattan around 2 a.m. ET, the NYPD said.<\/p>\n

Boyd was the victim in the shooting, sources told the New York Post<\/a>. The Jets later released a statement on the matter.<\/p>\n

“We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd<\/a> and will have no further comment at this time,” the team told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

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Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd (17) walks on the field at Houston Methodist Training Center on July 27, 2024. (Troy Taormina\/USA TODAY Sports)<\/p>\n

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Boyd was described as being in critical but stable condition, according to ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Boyd\u2019s first season with the Jets. He\u2019s been on the injured reserve since August.<\/p>\n

Fox News’ Chantz Martin contributed to this report.<\/p>\n

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n