Jets player wounded in New York City shooting breathing on his own, social media post says

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New York Jets player Kris Boyd is starting to breathe on his own days, after he was shot in the abdomen during an early morning incident in Midtown Manhattan, a social media post read.

A picture posted to Boyd’s Instagram Stories provided the latest update about the veteran cornerback and special teams player.

“God is real. God is powerful,” the post read. “I’m sorry I have no words at the moment … Just grateful! I’m coming along, starting to breathe on my own now. Sincerely appreciate everyone.”

The update came after Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Boyd was “upbeat” in their recent conversation.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn told reporters during his media availability ahead of the team’s Week 12 game aga