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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn noted that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “positive” during a recent discussion.

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, from our conversation, he seemed very positive. And again, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

Authorities released surveillance images Monday of a suspect in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack is still being looked into and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt were reported.

The shooting happened in the early morning on Sunday in the area between Madison Square Garden and the iconic square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was taken to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “a great deal” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse just had a child.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“A certain process is underway, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate in the present campaign, after joining the team, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was expected to be a key part of an improved special teams group under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. But Boyd was injured during a practice session on 2 August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present throughout the season while working his way back.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he comes to the games all the time. 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, a Texas native, began his career with the Vikings after being a seventh-round pick by Minnesota out of Texas University in 2019. He joined Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans after that. Boyd inked a single-season agreement for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.