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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and believes the athlete will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn shared that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “positive” during their recent conversation.

“What reassures me, 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.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd would leave the hospital, where he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “But I will say this, just talking to him, he seemed very positive. And again, that reassures me, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

New York police shared video stills Monday of a man sought in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack is currently under review and authorities said it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries according to reports.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday in the area between the famous arena and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “a great deal” since he heard about the shooting. He further stated that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a newborn.

“My initial concern, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate this season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on mid-August with a shoulder injury that required surgery.

He signed with New York as a free agent in March and was expected to be an important component of an improved special teams group under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during a practice session on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has remained around the team throughout the season while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, a Texas native, began his career with Minnesota after being a seventh-round pick by the Vikings out of UT in the 2019 draft. He joined Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with the Jets in March.