KRIS BOYD NEWS

Texans enter playoffs rested after starters play sparingly in win over Titans

The Houston Texans are rested and ready for the playoffs after most of their starters played only sparingly in a win over Tennessee on Sunday to wrap up the regular season

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Past leg injury Boyd (leg) was left off the Texans' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Colts.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Vikings defensive back Kris Boyd reacts to Mike Zimmer's recent comments Boyd reacted to a scathing interview that appeared in the Minnesota Star Tribune on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'Damn Zim!': Kris Boyd responds to criticism from former Vikings coach Mike Zimmer blasted Boyd in a recent Star Tribune article.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • SI.COM

Celtic vs Rangers: Kris Boyd gives scathing assessment of Rangers' Old Firm defeat Kris Boyd reacts to Rangers 3-0 defeat at Celtic calling his former team embarrassing, lacking any leaders and believes no Rangers player wo...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • SKY.COM

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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Get in there!' | Kris Boyd celebrates Scotland's opener against Switzerland Kris Boyd celebrates Scotlands opener against Switzerland in their crucial Euro 2024 group match.

JUNE 19, 2024 • SKY.COM

Kris Boyd hits out at 'embarrassing' Scotland after Germany hammering in Euro 2024 curtrain-raiser Kris Boyd on Scotlands performance in heavy defeat to Germany at Euro 2024: They were embarrassing, they deserve enormous credit for getting...

JUNE 14, 2024 • SKY.COM

Kris Boyd in despair as Scotland crumble | 'I've had enough!' It was a painful evening for Sky Sports Kris Boyd as he watched Scotland concede three goals to Germany in their Euro 2024 opener.

JUNE 14, 2024 • SKY.COM

Kris Boyd, Minnesota Vikings, Cornerback 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection...Was a first-team all-district pick at running back and a second-team selection at defensive bac...

APRIL 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

'They don't deserve boos' | Kris Boyd hopeful for Scotland despite latest loss Kris Boyd was not too disheartened to see Scotland lose to Northern Ireland as Steve Clarkes Euro 2024 preparations suffered a blow.

MARCH 26, 2024 • SKY.COM

Texans Re-Sign Special Teams Standout Kris Boyd To One-Year Deal The Houston Texans are re-signing special teams star Kris Boyd for the 2024 season.

MARCH 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sticking around Houston Boyd and the Texans agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again Boyd (hip) worked out for the Titans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Can I finish my pie?!' | Kris Boyd wrongly accused of missing goal! Kris Boyd was mistakenly accused of missing a Kilmarnock goal against Hearts because he was enjoying his pie too much - but he was keen to p...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • SKY.COM

Kris Boyd Hosts Uvalde Survivor to Help Healing Process Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Kris Boyd Hosts Uvalde Survivor For Week 13 Game vs. Jets View photos of CB Kris Boyd as he hosts Uvalde Survivor, Jordan Olivarez and his family for the Week 13 game vs. the Jets at U.S. Bank Stadi...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

End zone picks for Vikings is Peterson's latest contribution

Patrick Peterson was the featured partier on the team plane after the Minnesota Vikings completed their latest comeback victory

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kris Boyd's Peanut Punch provides Vikings with second fumble recovery Minnesota Vikings defensive back Kris Boyd's Peanut Punch provides Vikings with second fumble recovery.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NFL.COM

Kris Boyd baffled by Rangers penalty chaos | 'I don't know what's happening!' Soccer Special's Kris Boyd was left baffled as Napoli's first penalty of the match was taken twice and saved twice!

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • SKY.COM

Competing for roster spot Boyd (ribs) will be competing for a roster spot during training camp, Arif Hasan of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings will lean on Patrick Peterson in pass coverage again

Patrick Peterson breaks down why the new defense that Minnesota is employing this season could reduce some strain on CBs.

JUNE 11, 2022

Vikings will lean hard again on Peterson in pass coverage

The Minnesota Vikings will rely heavily on cornerback Patrick Peterson again this season

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' Kris Boyd Doesn't Hold Back Talking About Mike Zimmer's Coaching Staff Boyd says the Vikings have a much more relaxed vibe under Kevin O’Connell’s leadership.

JUNE 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM