New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn Optimistic Kris Boyd Will Recover Fully After NYC Incident

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

Glenn noted that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during their recent conversation.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

The coach did not know when Boyd would leave the hospital, where he is reported as critical but stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” he added. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that puts my mind at ease, given his positive frame of mind and he expresses himself so positively.”

NYPD shared security footage earlier this week of a suspect in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday morning in the area between the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, as reported. The assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since the news broke. He further stated that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “And I’m thinking about his wife, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“A certain process is underway, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played in the present campaign, after joining the team, after his season was cut short due to injury on 18 August with an injury to his shoulder that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in March and was expected to be a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a practice session on August 2 and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he attends every game. He is completely involved. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in 2019. He signed with Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.