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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated 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, 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 holding up and he is expected to recover fully.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd would leave the hospital, where his condition is described as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “Yet I must mention, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, that he feels like that and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released security footage earlier this week of a man sought in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack is still being looked into and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. There were no additional victims were reported.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday morning about halfway between the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was taken to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a great deal” since the news broke. The coach said that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a baby.

“The first thing I thought about, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with an injury to his shoulder that involved surgical repair.

He joined the Jets as a free agent in March and was expected to be a key part of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on early August and had to be helped off.

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 stated. “I mean, he comes to the games all the time. His commitment is total. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, from Texas, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in last year and later was with the Texans after that. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with New York in March.