Jets Head Coach Glenn Optimistic Kris Boyd Will Recover Fully After NYC Shooting

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the player will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn described that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “in good spirits” during their latest talk.

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will walk away from this just fine.”

The coach did not know when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where he has been listed as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Once more, that puts my mind at ease, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released security footage Monday of a man sought in the incident involving Boyd. What prompted the attack is currently under review and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries were reported.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning near Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, in his late twenties, was taken to a local hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a newborn.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “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 he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd hasn’t played this season, his first with the Jets, after his season was cut short due to injury on August 18 with an injury to his shoulder that required surgery.

He joined the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was expected to be a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during preseason drills on August 2 and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present throughout the season while healing from his surgery.

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

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in last year and moved to Houston’s squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.