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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the athlete will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn described that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “upbeat” during a recent discussion.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where he has been listed as critical but stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, from our conversation, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that reassures me, given his positive frame of mind and he expresses himself so positively.”

New York police issued video stills Monday of a man sought in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack is currently under review and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday morning near MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was transported to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. He further stated that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a newborn.

“The first thing I thought about, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, I’m thinking about his kid 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 am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd hasn’t played this season, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with a shoulder injury that needed an operation.

He signed with New York as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on 2 August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has remained around the team throughout the season while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “I mean, he comes to the games all the time. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with New York in March.