Boyd (leg) was left off the Texans' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Colts.
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.
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Texans' Kris Boyd: Avoids serious injury
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Boyd, who left Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, was diagnosed with a bruised leg, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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Texans' Kris Boyd: Exits preseason game
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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.
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.
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Kris Boyd: Healthy again
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Boyd (hip) worked out for the Titans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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Kris Boyd: Gets let go
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Boyd (hip) was released by the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Boyd had appeared in all four games for the Cardinals this season, but he exited early Week 4 against the 49ers and saw action only on special teams. Although there is not a clear reason for why he was released, Arizona has Garrett Williams (knee), Dennis Daley (ankle) and Myjai Sanders (hand) all eligible to return from the NFI list or IR this week.
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Cardinals' Kris Boyd: Questionable to return Sunday
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Boyd (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Boyd left Sunday's game without recording a tackle and is now listed as questionable to return. The Cardinals will hope the 27-year-old can return to action, as he is a regular contributor on special teams.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Limited to special teams
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Boyd played 17 snaps, all on special teams, in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Boyd begins the season as a reserve cornerback but will likely be a key contributor on special teams.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Competing for roster spot
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Boyd (ribs) will be competing for a roster spot during training camp, Arif Hasan of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Full participant in practice
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Boyd (hamstring) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Boyd missed the Vikings' Week 4 contest against the Browns with this hamstring injury, but he seems to be mostly healed, as he recorded a full practice Wednesday. The cornerback's next opportunity to play will come in Week 5 against the Lions.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Won't face Browns
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Boyd (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Browns.
Boyd logged two limited practices during the week, but that won't be enough for him to take the field Sunday. He has primarily played in a special teams role for the Vikings through three weeks, so his absence should not have a significant effect on the secondary.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Game-time call for Week 4
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Boyd (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, is considered a game-time decision, Josina Anderson of USA Today reports.
Along with Boyd, fellow defenders Anthony Barr (knee) and Michael Pierce (elbow) are considered game-time calls due to their respective injuries. Boyd has made his biggest impact this season for Minnesota on special teams, where he's logged 54 of his 62 total snaps through three games.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Moving up depth chart
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Boyd started at cornerback opposite Bashaud Breeland with Patrick Peterson sitting out in Saturday's preseason loss to Indianapolis. He has been playing better than Cameron Dantzler, who started at cornberback a rookie, Mike Zimmer told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Boyd emerged as a starter last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in December. It's unlikely he'll be a starter when the regular season begins, but he could get significant playing time off the bench.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Goes to IR
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Boyd (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Boyd started four of the past five games for Minnesota. He'll be shut down for the rest of the regular season after posting 34 tackles, two pass breakups and a forced fumble over 10 games this year. His absence will open the door for Harrison Hand, Mark Fields and Chris Jones to compete for Boyd's starting gig.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Has 11 total tackles
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Boyd started at right cornerback and had 11 total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's win over Detroit.
Boyd has emerged as a starter with injuries in the secondary and played on 74 of the defense's 75 snaps. He allowed seven receptions on nine balls targeted at him, however, according to Pro Football Focus. He could continue to start if Cameron Dantzler remains out due to a concussion.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Inactive Sunday night
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Boyd (hamstring) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Boyd initially carried a questionable tag for Sunday's contest, and he'll now be forced to miss a second straight game. The second-year pro will target Oct. 18's game against the Falcons as a tentative return date.
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Vikings' Kris Boyd: Good to go Week 3
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Boyd (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
The 24-year-old cornerback had been dealing with a hamstring injury in recent days, but he's now clear to suit up for his 19th NFL appearance Sunday. Boyd has played just three total defensive snaps Weeks 1 and 2, but with Mike Hughes (neck) and Cameron Dantzler (ribs) both inactive for a Week 3 tilt against Tennessee, the young corner may see an uptick in defensive usage.
