Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn Confident Kris Boyd Will Recover Fully After NYC Incident

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed 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 in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn described that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “upbeat” during their recent conversation.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn commented. “His family, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd would leave the hospital, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, just talking to him, he felt really upbeat. Furthermore, that puts my mind at ease, given his positive frame of mind and he’s talking that way.”

Authorities shared security footage earlier this week of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. What prompted the attack is currently under review and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. There were no additional victims as confirmed by officials.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday morning near Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Boyd, 29, was taken to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has occupied his thinking “a great deal” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, I’m thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he’s OK. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with a shoulder injury that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was projected as an important component of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on 2 August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present all season long while healing from his surgery.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn stated. “Certainly, 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 getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He joined Arizona in last year and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract for $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.