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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn shared that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “upbeat” during a recent discussion.

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” 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 might be released the medical facility, where he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that reassures me, that he feels like that and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released security footage Monday of a suspect in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack is currently under review and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday morning near Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was admitted to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a newborn.

“The first thing I thought about, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, after joining the team, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with an injury to his shoulder that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in March and was anticipated to become a key part of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during a training camp practice on 2 August and had to be helped off.

Boyd has remained around the team throughout the season while healing from his surgery.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn said. “In fact, he attends every game. His commitment is total. 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, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in 2019. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in March.