Jets Coach Aaron Glenn Confident Kris Boyd Will Recover Fully After NYC Shooting

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the athlete will be OK after being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

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 stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

The coach did not know when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where he is reported as serious yet stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” the coach said. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, that he feels like that and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD issued security footage earlier this week of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was the intended victim. There were no additional victims according to reports.

The shooting happened just after 2am on Sunday near the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse just had a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he recently became a father,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and I want to make sure that he’s OK. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“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 this season, after joining the team, after his season was cut short due to injury on August 18 with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

He signed with New York as a new signing in spring and was expected to be a significant contributor of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during a training camp practice on 2 August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad during the entire campaign while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn commented. “Certainly, he attends every game. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of UT in 2019. He joined Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in March.