Kris Boyd shoving Texans coach after Chiefs kickoff return draws angry reactions from NFL Twitter – “Cut him”
Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd shoved special teams coach Frank Ross after drawing a flag on Chiefs Nikko Remigio kick return.
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Houston Texans helmet and Kris Boyd shoving Frank Ross (Image via IMAGO/Screengrab X)
Kris Boyd had a moment to forget at the start of the AFC Divisional round game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. The Houston Texans cornerback lost his cool and shoved special teams coach Frank Ross.
Chiefs Nikko Remigio began the game with a 63-yard kick return, reaching deep into Texans’ territory. He missed a couple of tackles, including one from kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn, before Boyd brought him down to the ground.
The Texans defensive back seemed proud of the challenge which led to Remigio fumbling the ball. The Chiefs eventually recovered by running back Samaje Perine to keep the drive alive.
However, cameras caught Boyd angrily shoving special teams coach Frank Ross on the sidelines before the Chiefs readied the ball for the snap.
#Texans CB Kris Boyd gets into it with special teams coach Frank Ross.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 18, 2025
Seems like a big deal, but it’s not: This is the playoffs! Emotions run high and dudes are passionate! pic.twitter.com/nwjvPfhag5
Football fans reacted furiously after Kris Boyd shoved Texans coach
A different camera angle leading up to the shove revealed that Boyd threw his helmet on the ground before racing to the Texans’ dugout. The reason behind his behavior was unclear until the referee’s flag indicated that illegal play was involved.
No matter how much Boyd disagrees with the coach, players pushing a coach is an ugly sight to witness, especially in a high-voltage fixture like the divisional game.
Cut him today! No place for this!
— Heath Higgins (@WAYwardProject) January 18, 2025
Yelling matches aren’t a big deal (usually)
— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) January 18, 2025
Full on shoving your coach is a big deal IMO.
Kris Boyd on Monday pic.twitter.com/AfHiES31iS
— Cujo Knows (@cujoknows) January 18, 2025
Kris Boyd on Monday pic.twitter.com/RzUFKdfWe4
— Blade Bets (@blade_bets) January 18, 2025
The only thing I care about right now is if Kris Boyd is back in the game
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) January 18, 2025
Kris Boyd should never play another snap for the Houston Texans pic.twitter.com/K0ucG5vNjC
— Dallas DJ (@_djhowell) January 18, 2025
why would kris boyd do this pic.twitter.com/94lVarBmMo
— MrHurriicane (@mrhurriicane) January 18, 2025
Kris Boyd at halftime: pic.twitter.com/g7mcLEEpQI
— Sleeper (@SleeperHQ) January 18, 2025
Kris Boyd is still in. You’re coaching staff is full of pussies
— Duce (@Duce_iz_loose) January 18, 2025
Bench that fuck#Texans @HoustonTexans
Look I’m a Texans fan. But I despise Kris Boyd, for this exact behavior. pic.twitter.com/1uPbW4CbMS
— Lone Star American (@MadDog_TX) January 18, 2025
Kris Boyd just shoved his coach after making a stupid penalty.
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) January 18, 2025
That thug should not be allowed to step foot on a football field again! pic.twitter.com/NzeUlnj7PN
Taxans #17 Kris Boyd strips the ball, but instead of securing the fumble he celebrates.
— Undecided (@SternShark) January 18, 2025
He’s a professional. pic.twitter.com/dLKvwiEIHr
Andre Ware rant on Texans Kris Boyd https://t.co/YszMFfVqZm pic.twitter.com/cBkEKBXOYZ
— Figgy Fig (@TheFiggyFig) January 18, 2025
Kris Boyd is gone. You can't commit a stupid penalty and then shove your coach. I'd cut him at halftime.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) January 18, 2025
I know Mike Zimmer was an angry, old man but maybe he was right about Kris Boyd. pic.twitter.com/nmNZ4q5id6
— Chris Schad (@TheRealCrishad) January 18, 2025
welp this is kris boyd’s last game as a texan pic.twitter.com/8jKGUcRGi0
— Teddy💛 (@Teddy_20) January 18, 2025
If I was coaching I’d sent Kris Boyd straight to the locker room then straight out of the stadium. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. #HOUvsKC #HTownMade #ChiefsKingdom
— Michael D (@MichaelD8) January 18, 2025
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Kris Boyd should learn the following term: Would you like fries with that?pic.twitter.com/PRgyMmB00f
— Schlasser (@UrinatingTree) January 18, 2025
Boyd’s outburst could have proved costly for the Texans, but the Chiefs settled with a field goal from Harrison Butker to start the scoring in the game.
Boyd joined the Texans in October 2023 and has been a big part player since then, coming on for relief duty in most games. In 2024 he recorded just 8 tackles all season. Before joining the Texans, he spent time with the Arizona Cardinals after the Minnesota Vikings placed him on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury.
Kris Boyd’s involvement with the first team’s game became limited after recovering from the injury, and he was subsequently released in 2023. He has played a total of 81 games since being drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings, logging 105 combined tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 pass deflections, and 2 forced fumbles.
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