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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn shared that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “positive” during their latest talk.

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His family, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

The coach did not know when Boyd might be released the hospital, where he has been listed as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. And again, that reassures me, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD issued video stills earlier this week of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt were reported.

The shooting happened in the early morning on Sunday in the area between MSG and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was transported to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since the news broke. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a newborn.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “I thought of his spouse, I’m thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he’s OK. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There’s a process to this, which I won’t get into, but I’m happy at the fact that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd did not participate in the present campaign, his first with the Jets, after his season was cut short due to injury on mid-August with a shoulder issue that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was expected to be a key part of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. But Boyd was injured during preseason drills on 2 August and had to be helped off.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad throughout the season while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn stated. “I mean, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, from Texas, spent his initial four years with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He joined Arizona in 2023 and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd inked a single-season agreement for $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.