NFL fines Kris Boyd for throwing helmet, viral confrontation with Texans coach

Before Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round matchup in Kansas City got underway, Houston Texans defensive back Kris Boyd was going viral. Following the opening kickoff, Boyd threw his helmet and got into a confrontation with one of his coaches, special teams coordinator Frank Ross.

Boyd is now literally paying the price for the moment. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the NFL is fining Boyd just over $8,000 for the altercation.

“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,” Pelissero said via X.