Kris Boyd may want to throw his helmet and shove someone over this fine. The Texans cornerback earned a $8,056 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct for his actions during Houston’s 23-14 loss to the Chiefs in the divisional round, according to NFL Network.
Houston Texans player Kris Boyd has apologized after shoving special teams coordinator Frank Ross during the Chiefs-Texans game on Jan. 18. The Texans ultimately lost 23-14.
After the opening kickoff in Kansas City on Saturday, Houston's Kris Boyd took off his helmet, ran off the field and shoved special teams coach Frank Ross.
The NFL fined #Texans CB Kris Boyd $8,056 for unsportsmanlike conduct — throwing his helmet after the opening kickoff, leading to a sideline confrontation with special teams coordinator Frank Ross in last week’s playoff loss at Kansas City.
During the Houston Texans’ AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, cornerback Kris Boyd found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
They got great field position thanks to a 63-yard kickoff return by Nikko Remigio, who made it deep into Houston territory before being tackled by Texans cornerback Kris Boyd. Boyd was flagged on the play for throwing his helmet after tackling Remigio and forcing a fumble.
To say former Texas Longhorns cornerback Kris Boyd had a rough time last weekend would be an understatement. On Jan. 18, Boyd and the Houston Texans faced off a