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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 being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where his condition is described as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities issued surveillance images Monday of an individual wanted in the incident involving Boyd. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and authorities said it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt were reported.

The shooting happened in the early morning on Sunday morning in the area between the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, 29, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “constantly” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse just had a child.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and I want to make sure that he’s OK. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There’s a process to this, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played in the present campaign, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on August 18 with an injury to his shoulder that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become an important component of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. But Boyd was injured during preseason drills on August 2 and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has remained around the team throughout the season while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn stated. “I mean, he comes to the games all the time. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, a Texas native, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after being a seventh-round pick by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd inked a single-season agreement for $1.6 million with New York in March.