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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the athlete will recover well after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn described that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “upbeat” during their latest talk.

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where he has been listed as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” he added. “But I will say this, just talking to him, he seemed very positive. And again, that puts my mind at ease, that he feels like that and his words reflect that optimism.”

New York police released surveillance images Monday of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. What prompted the attack is currently under review and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The shooting happened just after 2am on Sunday in the area between MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was admitted to a local hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since the news broke. The coach said that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “My mind went to his family, I’m thinking about his kid and I hope he recovers fully. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There’s a process to this, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd hasn’t played in the present campaign, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was anticipated to become an important component of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on 2 August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he attends every game. He’s fully engaged. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of UT in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.