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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will be OK after being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn shared that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “positive” during their recent conversation.

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they’re in good spirits and he is expected to recover fully.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the hospital, where he has been listed as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, his attitude was encouraging. And again, that reassures me, given his positive frame of mind and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released security footage earlier this week of an individual wanted in the incident involving Boyd. A motive for the shooting is still being looked into and authorities said it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning about halfway between Madison Square Garden and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, as reported. The assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “And I’m thinking about his wife, I’m thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he’s OK. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd did not participate 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 signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was anticipated to become a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on early 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 remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “I mean, he is a regular at our matches. He’s fully engaged. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.