New York Jets Head Coach Glenn Confident Kris Boyd Will Make a Full Recovery After New York City Incident
New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will recover well after being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.
Glenn noted that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during their latest talk.
“That gives me comfort, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he is expected to recover fully.”
The coach did not know when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where his condition is described as critical but stable.
“Still unsure,” he added. “Yet I must mention, hearing him speak, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, given his positive frame of mind and his words reflect that optimism.”
NYPD shared video stills Monday of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident is still being looked into and officials stated it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. There were no additional victims according to reports.
The shooting happened just after 2am on Sunday about halfway between MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a medical center after being shot in the abdomen, as reported. The perpetrator got away.
Glenn mentioned Boyd has occupied his thinking “constantly” since the news broke. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a baby.
“The first thing I thought about, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, I’m thinking about his kid and I hope he recovers fully. That was my main concern.
“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that he will recover excellently.”
Boyd was inactive this season, after joining the team, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with an injury to his shoulder that involved surgical repair.
He joined the Jets as a new signing in spring and was projected as an important component of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during a practice session on August 2 and was taken away on a cart.
Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while recovering from the shoulder injury.
“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “Certainly, he attends every game. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”
Boyd, a Texas native, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of UT in 2019. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.