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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“That’s what eases my mind, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the hospital, where he is reported as serious yet stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” the coach said. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Once more, that reassures me, because of his outlook and he expresses himself so positively.”

NYPD shared surveillance images Monday of a man sought in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries were reported.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning in the area between MSG and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “a great deal” since learning of the incident. He further stated that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a newborn.

“The first thing I thought about, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

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

Boyd was inactive in the present campaign, after joining the team, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with a shoulder injury that involved surgical repair.

He joined the Jets as a free agent in spring and was anticipated to become an important component 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 taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present all season long while working his way back.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn said. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad after that. Boyd inked a single-season agreement for $1.6 million with New York in March.