New York Jets Coach Glenn Optimistic Kris Boyd Will Make a Full Recovery After New York City Shooting

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

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

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His family, they’re in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the hospital, where his condition is described as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, from our conversation, he felt really upbeat. And again, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

New York police released security footage earlier this week of a man sought in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and officials stated it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. There were no additional victims according to reports.

The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning near MSG and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was taken to a local hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported. The assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife just had a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “And I’m thinking about his wife, I’m thinking about his kid and I hope he recovers fully. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

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

Boyd was inactive during the current season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with a shoulder injury that needed an operation.

He joined the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was expected to be a key part of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on 2 August and had to be helped off.

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

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he comes to the games all the time. He’s fully engaged. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.