FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — A post on New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd's Instagram account on Wednesday said he has started to breathe on his own after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Boyd's Instagram Stories feature a picture of the special teams standout lying down and smiling in what appears to be his hospital bed, with the words “God is real, God is powerful” at the top of the image.

“I'm sorry I have no words at the moment,” Boyd wrote. "Just grateful! I'm coming along, starting to breathe on my own now. Sincerely appreciate everyone!"

The post came a few hours after Jets coach Aaron Glenn said he had spoken to Boyd and is confident Boyd will be OK. He added that Boyd was “upbeat” in their recent conversation.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s in g

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