Jets Coach Aaron Glenn Confident Kris Boyd Will Make a Full Recovery After New York City Shooting

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will be OK after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn shared that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “positive” during a recent discussion.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they’re in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine.”

The coach did not know when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where he has been listed as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” the coach said. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. And again, that reassures me, given his positive frame of mind and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities released video stills Monday of a man sought in the attack on the player. A motive for the shooting is still being looked into and officials stated it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries according to reports.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday morning near Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “a great deal” since learning of the incident. He further stated that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a child.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“A certain process is underway, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd did not participate this season, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with a shoulder issue that involved surgical repair.

He joined the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was expected to be a key part of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during preseason drills on August 2 and had to be helped off.

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

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “I mean, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad after that. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with New York in March.