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

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

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

Glenn was unsure when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where he has been listed as serious yet stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “Yet I must mention, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that reassures me, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released security footage Monday of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries according to reports.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday morning in the area between MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was transported to a medical center after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. He further stated that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a baby.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “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.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but I’m happy at the fact that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate in the present campaign, after joining the team, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

He joined the Jets as a new signing in March and was projected as an important component of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on early August and had to be helped off.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad throughout the season while working his way back.

“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. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, from Texas, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad after that. Boyd inked a single-season agreement worth $1.6m with New York in March.