New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the player will recover well after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.
Glenn shared that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “in good spirits” during their recent conversation.
“That gives me comfort, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”
It remained unclear when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where his condition is described as in critical but steady condition.
“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”
New York police released surveillance images earlier this week of a man sought in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident is still being looked into and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt according to reports.
The shooting happened in the early morning on Sunday near the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, police said. The perpetrator got away.
Glenn mentioned Boyd has occupied his thinking “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. The coach said that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a child.
“What immediately crossed my mind, he recently became a father,” Glenn remarked. “And I’m thinking about his wife, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.
“A certain process is underway, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”
Boyd was inactive this season, 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 signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was projected as a significant contributor of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on August 2 and was taken away on a cart.
Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while recovering from the shoulder injury.
“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “Certainly, he attends every game. He is completely involved. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”
Boyd, a Texas native, began his career with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in 2019. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in last year and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with New York in March.
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