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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn described that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during their latest talk.

“What reassures me, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His wife and his kid, they are holding up 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.

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, just talking to him, he felt really upbeat. Furthermore, that reassures me, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

Authorities released video stills earlier this week of a man sought in the shooting of Boyd. What prompted the attack is currently under review and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday about halfway between the famous arena and Times Square. Boyd, 29, was transported to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since the news broke. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a baby.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn said. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but It is reassuring that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd was inactive in the present campaign, after joining the team, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

He signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was projected as a key part of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during preseason drills on 2 August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present throughout the season while working his way back.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn said. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

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