Jets Cornerback Hospitalised After Early Morning Shooting
New York Jets player Kris Boyd is fighting for recovery after being shot in midtown Manhattan during the early hours of Sunday morning. The cornerback and special teams specialist was rushed to Bellevue Hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen and remains in critical but stable condition according to police reports.
Coach Expresses Confidence in Full Recovery
Jets coach Aaron Glenn has spoken with the injured player and provided an encouraging update on Wednesday. "That's what eases my mind, is that he's in good spirits," Glenn told reporters. "His wife and his kid, they're in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine."
The coach described Boyd as "upbeat" during their recent conversation, though he couldn't provide a specific timeline for the player's release from hospital. Glenn emphasised that Boyd's positive attitude gave him comfort about the recovery prospects.
NYPD Investigation Underway
New York police have released surveillance images of a man wanted in connection with the shooting, which occurred around 2am on Sunday approximately halfway between Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Authorities confirmed the shooter fled the scene and no other injuries were reported.
The motive remains unclear, with investigators still determining whether Boyd was specifically targeted. The NYPD continues to appeal for information from the public.
Glenn revealed the shooting has been weighing heavily on his mind, particularly given Boyd's recent family circumstances. "The first thing I thought about, he just had a kid," the coach shared. "And I'm thinking about his wife, I'm thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he's OK."
Season of Challenges for Boyd
This incident represents another setback in what has been a difficult season for the 29-year-old Texas native. Boyd hasn't played this season, his first with the Jets, after being placed on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with a shoulder injury requiring surgical repair.
The player signed with New York as a free agent in March on a one-year contract worth $1.6 million, with expectations he would become a key component of the revamped special teams unit under Glenn and coordinator Chris Banjo. However, his training camp was cut short by the shoulder injury sustained on 2 August.
Despite his physical absence from the field, Boyd has maintained involvement with the team throughout his recovery. "He's been a part of what we're doing," Glenn confirmed. "He comes to the games all the time. He's fully engaged."
Boyd began his NFL career with Minnesota Vikings, spending four seasons with the team after being selected in the seventh round of the 2019 draft from the University of Texas. He later had stints with Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans before joining the Jets earlier this year.
