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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and believes the player will recover well after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn shared that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “upbeat” during their recent conversation.

“What reassures me, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn commented. “His family, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “Yet I must mention, from our conversation, he seemed very positive. And again, that reassures me, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

New York police released video stills Monday of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack is currently under review and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was singled out. There were no additional victims were reported.

The shooting happened just after 2am on Sunday morning about halfway between the famous arena and Times Square. Boyd, 29, was transported to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been on his mind “a great deal” since the news broke. He further stated that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a child.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. That was my main concern.

“There’s a process to this, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played in the present campaign, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on mid-August with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

He joined the Jets as a free agent in spring and was expected to be a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under Glenn and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on August 2 and was carted from the field.

Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn stated. “I mean, he comes to the games all the time. His commitment is total. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in 2019. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.