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.

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

Texans defensive back Kris Boyd shoved special teams coach Frank Ross following the opening kickoff in the divisional round playoff matchup between the Chiefs and the Texans.

Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd showed off the racist message that he received after he shoved special teams coach Frank Ross.

Two days after the Houston Texans were eliminated from the postseason, coach DeMeco Ryans had to come to the defense of cornerback Kris Boyd. The special teamer regretted shoving special teams coach Frank Ross after the opening kickoff of Saturday's divisional round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs,

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

The Texans’ Kris Boyd made the tackle and forced a fumble by Nikko Remigio. Rather than trying to recover the loose football, Boyd started to celebrate and headed for the sidelines. The Chiefs recovered the football and Boyd decided to compound his foolishness by shoving special teams coach Frank Ross on the sidelines..

Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd had a recent viral sideline incident during their 23-14 NFL divisional round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans later clarified his stance on this issue, addressing the controversy head-on.

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Boyd shoved Ross as he headed toward the sideline after taking off his helmet and throwing it across the ground on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium during the Texans’ AFC divisional round playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, which drew an unsportsmanlike conduct.