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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“What reassures me, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

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

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that reassures me, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD shared video stills Monday of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack remains under investigation and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries according to reports.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning in the area between MSG and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, in his late twenties, was transported to Bellevue Hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since the news broke. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife just had a child.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn remarked. “And I’m thinking about his wife, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There is a procedure involved, which I won’t get into, but I’m happy at the fact that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd was inactive in the present campaign, after joining the team, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with a shoulder injury that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in March and was anticipated to become an important component of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during a practice session on 2 August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad all season long while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn commented. “I mean, he attends every game. His commitment is total. 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 being a seventh-round pick by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He joined Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad after that. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with New York in the spring.