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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn noted that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “positive” during their latest talk.

“That gives me comfort, 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.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” he added. “Yet I must mention, from our conversation, he seemed very positive. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

NYPD released surveillance images earlier this week of a suspect in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation and officials stated it’s not clear if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt were reported.

The shooting happened just after 2am on Sunday morning in the area between Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, 29, was taken to a local hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since learning of the incident. He further stated that Boyd and his wife just had a baby.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “And I’m thinking about his wife, considering his child and I hope he recovers fully. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd was inactive during the current season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with an injury to his shoulder that needed an operation.

He joined the Jets as a new signing in March and was anticipated to become an important component of an improved special teams group under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while working his way back.

“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 has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, a Texas native, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with Arizona in last year and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract worth $1.6m with New York in March.