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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“That’s what eases my mind, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he will walk away from this just fine.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where he has been listed as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “Yet I must mention, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that puts my mind at ease, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD issued security footage Monday of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. What prompted the attack is still being looked into and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries according to reports.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday morning about halfway between Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was taken to a medical center after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, police said. 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 spouse just had a newborn.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“There’s a process to this, I’ll keep private, but It is reassuring that he will recover excellently.”

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

He joined the Jets as a new signing in spring and was anticipated to become an important component of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and ST coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on August 2 and was carted from the field.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad during the entire campaign while working his way back.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn commented. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, from Texas, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in last year and moved to Houston’s squad after that. Boyd inked a single-season agreement worth $1.6m with the Jets in the spring.