Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that cornerback Kris Boyd didn’t push special teams coach Frank Ross in a “disrespectful manner” after he nearly shoved him to the ground following the opening kickoff of the team’s divisional playoff loss to the Chiefs this past weekend.

The Houston Texans season came to an end in the divisional round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs, as they suffered a 23-14 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. Things went wrong for Houston from the first play of the game, where a controversial incident yielded a significant fine for one of their players.

Kris Boyd said following Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs his altercation with Frank Ross came from a place of love.

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.

During the opening kickoff of the Houston Texans' playoff matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, a surprising situation happened. After giving up a big return to start the game, Texans cornerback Kris Boyd forced a fumble.

After a chaotic opening kick-return sequence, the Houston Texans’ Kris Boyd seemed intent on adding to the confusion as his team tried to upset the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round on Saturday.

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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.

Boyd pushed special teams coordinator Frank Ross during the Texans' divisional round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Texans cornerback Kris Boyd provides explanation, apology for bizarre helmet toss, losing composure, shoving special teams coordinator Frank Ross

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The incident occurred after Boyd received a penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior during a Jan. 18 game against the Chiefs