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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd would leave the hospital, where his condition is described as critical but stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “Yet I must mention, from our conversation, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, given his positive frame of mind and his words reflect that optimism.”

New York police shared security footage earlier this week of a suspect in the attack on the player. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday near the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. He further stated that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a newborn.

“My initial concern, he recently became a father,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and I hope he recovers fully. 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 his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate in the present campaign, after joining the team, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with a shoulder injury that needed an operation.

He joined the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in March and was projected as an important component of an improved special teams group under the coach and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during preseason drills on August 2 and was carted from the field.

Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn stated. “I mean, 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, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of UT in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in March.