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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he will walk away from this just fine.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where he is reported as critical but stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” he added. “Yet I must mention, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities released security footage Monday of a man sought in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt were reported.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday morning in the area between the famous arena and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, as reported. The assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since the news broke. He further stated that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, I’m thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but I’m happy at the fact that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, after joining the team, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

He signed with New York as a new signing in spring and was anticipated to become a key part of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a practice session on early August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present throughout the season while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. He is completely involved. 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 Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in 2019. He later played for Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with the Jets in March.