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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 cornerback Kris Boyd injured Sunday morning.
Brewer told Pakinomist Digital that he was “praying” for Boyd’s recovery and that NFL teams should make sure their players aren’t out after midnight in a “lawless city.”
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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 November 17, 2002 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Elsa/Getty Images)
“Today, New York City is even more lawless,” Brewer said. “With leaders coming in 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 was coaching there right now, I’d write that into every contract: you’re personally responsible for anything that happens after midnight, and your contract is terminated if you break curfew.
“Teams invest millions in these athletes, they have no business being around in the middle of the night in a lawless city.”
Brewer drew on his own experience playing for the New York Giants to express that he knows the danger lurks when the night gets later.
“I played for the New York Giants, and like these Jets players, I was out in New York City late at night,” he added. “I’ve been in those clubs at 2 a.m. I know exactly what’s going on; fights, shootings and mayhem. You understand the environment before you even walk through the door.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd (17) takes part in a drill during minicamp at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on June 10, 2025. (John Jones/Imagn Images)
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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’ heads that nothing good happens after midnight.”
Brewer was in the NFL from 2002 to 2005 with the Vikings, Giants and Philadelphia Eagles.
The incident took place in Midtown Manhattan around 2 a.m. ET, the NYPD said.
Boyd was the victim in the shooting, sources told the New York Post. The Jets later released a statement on the matter.
“We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time,” the team told Pakinomist Digital.
Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd (17) takes the field at the Houston Methodist Training Center on July 27, 2024. (Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports)
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Boyd was described as being in critical but stable condition, according to ESPN.
This is Boyd’s first season with the Jets. He has been on injured reserve since August.
