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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain the athlete will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn described that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “upbeat” during their latest talk.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

The coach did not know when Boyd might be released the hospital, where he has been listed as in critical but steady condition.

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “Yet I must mention, from our conversation, he felt really upbeat. Once more, that puts my mind at ease, that he feels like that and he’s talking that way.”

NYPD released security footage earlier this week of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. What prompted the attack is currently under review and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt were reported.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday morning about halfway between MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was admitted to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, police said. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since the news broke. He further stated that Boyd and his spouse just had a child.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

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

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with an injury to his shoulder that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in spring and was expected to be a key part of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on early August and had to be helped off.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad during the entire campaign while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He later played for Arizona in last year and moved to Houston’s squad after that. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.