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Former Minnesota Vikings special teams captain Jack Brewer reacted to the shooting that reportedly left New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd injured on Sunday morning.
Brewer told Pak Gazette 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 pass from Brett Favre 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 the next leaders who are openly against police and law and order, the direction of that city is only going to get worse. In fact, (if) I were training there right now, I would write it in every contract: You are personally responsible for anything that happens after midnight, and your contract is terminated if you violate curfew.
“Teams invest millions in these athletes, they don’t have to be 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 danger lurks once the night gets later.
“I played for the New York Giants and, like these Jets players, I was in New York City late at night,” he added. “I’ve been to those clubs at 2 a.m. and I know exactly what happens: fights, shootings and chaos. You understand the environment before you even walk through the door.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd (17) participates in a drill during minicamp at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on June 10, 2025. (John Jones/Image 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. All college and professional coaches instill the same message in their players’ heads: nothing good happens after midnight.”
Brewer was in the NFL from 2002 to 2005 with the Vikings, Giants and Philadelphia Eagles.
The incident occurred in Midtown Manhattan around 2 a.m. ET, the NYPD said.
Boyd was the victim of the shooting, sources told the New York Post. The Jets later issued 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 Pak Gazette Digital.
Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd (17) walks on 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.
It is Boyd’s first season with the Jets. He has been on injured reserve since August.
