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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the player will recover well 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 a recent discussion.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn commented. “His wife and his kid, they’re in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine.”

The coach did not know when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where he is reported as critical but stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “Yet I must mention, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. And again, that reassures me, that he feels like that and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities shared video stills Monday of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. A motive for the shooting is still being looked into and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The shooting happened just after 2am on Sunday in the area between Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, 29, was admitted to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been on his mind “a great deal” since learning of the incident. He further stated that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a child.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “I thought of his spouse, 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, I’ll keep private, but It is reassuring that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd was inactive this season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with a shoulder injury that involved surgical repair.

He joined the Jets as a free agent in March and was projected as an important component of an improved special teams group under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. But Boyd was injured during a training camp practice on early August and had to be helped off.

Boyd continued to be present all season long while working his way back.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he attends every game. His commitment is total. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, a Texas native, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with New York in March.