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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His family, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where his condition is described as critical but stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” the coach said. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

New York police released surveillance images earlier this week of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack remains under investigation and police mentioned it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt were reported.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday morning about halfway between Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The assailant escaped.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse just had a newborn.

“The first thing I thought about, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, I’m thinking about his kid and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“A certain process is underway, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, after joining the team, after his season was cut short due to injury on mid-August with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become a significant contributor of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on early August and was taken away on a cart.

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

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he attends every game. His commitment is total. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after being a seventh-round pick by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in 2019. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with New York in the spring.