Brett Favre talks ‘sad’ reality of the world after Jets player wounded in shooting

Brett Favre briefly commented on the shooting incident involving New York Jets player Kris Boyd during the latest episode of his podcast.

Boyd was shot and wounded early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan. Police said he was shot in the abdomen and rushed to the hospital. Officials said he was in critical, but stable position, and he remained hospitalized.

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Then-New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre (4) reacts after throwing an interception during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Dec. 7, 2008. (Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports)

Favre, who played for the Jets for one season of his career, shared his thoughts about being out late as a famous football player.

“It might be a little bit safer in Green Bay and you may not be out at 2 o’clock in Green Bay,” he said on “4th and Favre.” “New York – being out at 2 o’clock is not a big deal. It’s a big city. Lots to do. Lots of places to eat. Lots of places to hang out.

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New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd (17) participates in a drill during minicamp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on June 10, 2025. (John Jones/Imagn Images)

“I don’t know this young man. Sounds like he was enjoying himself at a restaurant. Regardless if it was 2 or 8 o’clock, it’s sad we have to talk about this more and more these days. But prayers for him and his family.”

Police released photos of a suspect they said discharged the firearm that led to Boyd being shot.

“The sought individual is described as male, medium complexion,” police said. “He was last seen wearing a black cap, black sweatshirt, black pants, multi-colored sneakers, and carrying a black bookbag.”

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd takes part in an NFL football training camp, July 23, 2025, in Florham Park, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

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Officials didn’t identify the man.

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