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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the player will recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

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

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are doing well 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 in critical but steady condition.

“Not certain at the moment,” he added. “Yet I must mention, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. And again, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

New York police issued surveillance images earlier this week of a man sought in the incident involving Boyd. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning about halfway between MSG and Times Square. Boyd, 29, was admitted to a medical center after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since learning of the incident. He further stated that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a baby.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with a shoulder issue that involved surgical repair.

He signed with New York as a free agent in March and was projected as a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on August 2 and had to be helped off.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. He is completely involved. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, a Texas native, began his career with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He later played for Arizona in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad after that. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with New York in March.