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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn noted that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “positive” during their latest talk.

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where he is reported as critical but stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” Glenn remarked. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

Authorities released video stills earlier this week of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack is still being looked into and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The shooting happened in the early morning on Sunday near the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, 29, was taken to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “a great deal” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a baby.

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

“A certain process is underway, which I won’t get into, but I’m happy at the fact that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd did not participate this season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with a shoulder injury that involved surgical repair.

He signed with New York as a new signing in March and was projected as a key part of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and ST coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a practice session on 2 August and was carted from the field.

Boyd continued to be present all season long while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he comes to the games all the time. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of UT in 2019. He joined Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.