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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain the athlete will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn noted that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “positive” during a recent discussion.

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” he added. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Once more, that reassures me, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD shared security footage Monday of an individual wanted in the incident involving Boyd. What prompted the attack is still being looked into and authorities said it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. There were no additional victims as confirmed by officials.

The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday about halfway between the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was taken to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has occupied his thinking “a ton” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a newborn.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. That was my main concern.

“There’s a process to this, which I won’t get into, but It is reassuring that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd did not participate in the present campaign, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with an injury to his shoulder that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was projected as an important component of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during a practice session on August 2 and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “In fact, 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 been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad after that. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.