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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain 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 “in good spirits” during their latest talk.

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

It remained unclear when Boyd would leave the hospital, where he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” Glenn remarked. “Yet I must mention, just talking to him, he felt really upbeat. And again, that reassures me, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities released surveillance images earlier this week of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. What prompted the attack remains under investigation and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. There were no additional victims were reported.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday morning near the famous arena and Times Square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, police said. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a child.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and my priority is his well-being. 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 am pleased that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

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 Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during a practice session on 2 August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad throughout the season while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “I mean, he is a regular at our matches. He’s fully engaged. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of UT in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with New York in March.