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 divisional round of the NFL playoffs kicked off with Texans-Chiefs. Here's what happened after the first play of the game.

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 Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd was seen shoving special teams coach Frank Ross in a viral video from Saturday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs

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.

Texans cornerback Kris Boyd nearly shoved Houston special teams coach Frank Ross to the ground after the opening kickoff of their divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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,

DeMeco Ryans said cornerback Kris Boyd's shove of a Texans special teams coach during Saturday's loss to the Chiefs wasn't done in a "disrespectful manner."