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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain the athlete will recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn noted that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during a recent discussion.

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

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

“Don’t know just yet,” the coach said. “However, I can share, from our conversation, he seemed very positive. And again, that puts my mind at ease, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD issued security footage Monday of a man sought 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 were reported.

The attack took place around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning in the area between Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was admitted to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has been on his mind “a great deal” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a newborn.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd was inactive during the current season, his debut year with New York, after his season was cut short due to injury on 18 August with a shoulder issue that involved surgical repair.

He joined the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in March and was anticipated to become an important component of an improved special teams group under Glenn and ST coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on early August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has remained around the team throughout the season while working his way back.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “In fact, 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, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He joined Arizona in last year and moved to Houston’s squad after that. Boyd inked a single-season agreement for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.