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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will recover well after being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“What reassures me, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His family, they’re in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the hospital, where he has been listed as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he expresses himself so positively.”

NYPD released security footage Monday of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and officials stated it remains uncertain if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday morning about halfway between Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a medical center after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “constantly” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse just had a baby.

“My initial concern, he recently became a father,” Glenn noted. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and I hope he recovers fully. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd was inactive during the current season, his debut year with New York, after his season was cut short due to injury on mid-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 significant contributor of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on 2 August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad all season long while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn said. “I mean, he comes to the games all the time. He is completely involved. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, spent his initial four years with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in last year and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with New York in March.