New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn Optimistic Kris Boyd Will Make a Full Recovery After NYC Shooting

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn described that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during their latest talk.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities released surveillance images earlier this week of an individual wanted in the incident involving Boyd. What prompted the attack remains under investigation and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt were reported.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday morning near the famous arena and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, police said. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “a great deal” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his wife just had a baby.

“The first thing I thought about, he has a new baby,” Glenn remarked. “And I’m thinking about his wife, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“A certain process is underway, which I won’t get into, but I’m happy at the fact that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd hasn’t played in the present campaign, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with an injury to his shoulder that needed an operation.

He joined the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was projected as a key part of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad throughout the season while working his way back.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, a Texas native, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He joined Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in March.