New York Jets Coach Aaron Glenn Confident Kris Boyd Will Make a Full Recovery After NYC Incident

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the player will recover well after being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn noted that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “upbeat” during a recent discussion.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn commented. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

It remained unclear when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where he is reported as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “But I will say this, from our conversation, he felt really upbeat. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

New York police issued security footage Monday of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. What prompted the attack is still being looked into and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries according to reports.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday in the area between the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was admitted to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has occupied his thinking “a great deal” since the news broke. He further stated that Boyd and his wife just had a child.

“My initial concern, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “I thought of his spouse, I’m thinking about his kid and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There’s a process to this, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd did not participate this season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with a shoulder issue that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in spring and was expected to be an important component of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during preseason drills on August 2 and was carted from the field.

Boyd continued to be present throughout the season while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn said. “Certainly, he attends every game. He is completely involved. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, from Texas, spent his initial four years with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in 2019. He signed with Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with New York in March.