Jets Coach Glenn Optimistic Kris Boyd Will Recover Fully After New York City Incident

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn noted that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “upbeat” during their latest talk.

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His family, they’re in good spirits and he is expected to recover fully.”

The coach did not know when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where his condition is described as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” he added. “But I will say this, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. And again, that reassures me, that he feels like that and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released security footage earlier this week of a suspect in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. There were no additional victims according to reports.

The shooting happened just after 2am on Sunday morning near the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has occupied his thinking “a great deal” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a child.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“A certain process is underway, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate this season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become an important component of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and ST coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during preseason drills on early August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while working his way back.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “I mean, he attends every game. He’s fully engaged. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

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