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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the player will recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

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

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are holding up and he is expected to recover fully.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” the coach said. “But I will say this, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

NYPD released surveillance images earlier this week of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. A motive for the shooting is still being looked into and authorities said it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday about halfway between MSG and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, 29, was admitted to a medical center after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has occupied his thinking “constantly” since the news broke. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played this season, after joining the team, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with an injury to his shoulder that needed an operation.

He signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was anticipated to become a key part of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during preseason drills on 2 August and was carted from the field.

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

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

Boyd, a Texas native, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in 2019. He joined Arizona in 2023 and later was with the Texans after that. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with New York in the spring.