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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn noted that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “in good spirits” during their latest talk.

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “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 medical facility, where he has been listed as critical but stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” he added. “Yet I must mention, just talking to him, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that reassures me, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

Authorities shared surveillance images Monday of an individual wanted in the incident involving Boyd. A motive for the shooting is still being looked into and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was singled out. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday morning in the area between Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a medical center after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

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

“My initial concern, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, I’m thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd did not participate this season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with a shoulder issue that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become an important component of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a training camp practice on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd continued to be present throughout the season while healing from his surgery.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he attends every game. He is completely involved. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, from Texas, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after being a seventh-round pick by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He later played for Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with New York in March.