Boyd signed a contract with the Jets on Saturday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports. Boyd mostly played on special teams for the Texans in 2024, and he finished the regular season with eight tackles (five solo) and one fumble recovery. He'll likely serve in a similar role with the Jets in 2025, though he'll look to compete for a more prominent role in the secondary in offseason programs and training camp.
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Team
New York Jets
Birthdate
9/12/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 7; Pk (MIN)
Birthplace
Gilmer, TX, USA
Position
CB
College
Texas
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
Arizona Cardinals
2023-2023
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
Boyd signed a contract with the Jets on Saturday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports. Boyd mostly played on special teams for the Texans in 2024, and he finished the regular season with eight tackles (five solo) and one fumble recovery. He'll likely serve in a similar role with the Jets in 2025, though he'll look to compete for a more prominent role in the secondary in offseason programs and training camp.
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.
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.
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.
Boyd and the Texans agreed to a one-year deal Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. 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.