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

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and believes the player will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn shared 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 commented. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

It remained unclear when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where he has been listed as serious yet stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. And again, that reassures me, that he feels like that and he’s talking that way.”

New York police released security footage Monday of a suspect in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday near Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, 29, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in the abdomen, as reported. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has occupied his thinking “constantly” since the news broke. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a newborn.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and I hope he recovers fully. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

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

Boyd hasn’t played this season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with an injury to his shoulder that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in March and was anticipated to become a key part of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on 2 August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “I mean, he attends every game. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, a Texas native, spent his initial four years with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in last year and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in March.