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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn shared that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “in good spirits” during a recent discussion.

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His family, they are doing well and he will walk away from this just fine.”

The coach did not know when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. And again, that puts my mind at ease, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released surveillance images Monday of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack is currently under review and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries according to reports.

The shooting happened in the early morning on Sunday morning in the area between Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been on his mind “a great deal” since the news broke. The coach said that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“There’s a process to this, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, his first with the Jets, after his season was cut short due to injury on 18 August with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

He joined the Jets as a new signing in spring and was projected as a key part of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during preseason drills on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd continued to be present throughout the season while working his way back.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “I mean, he attends every game. His commitment is total. 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, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in 2019. He later played for Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.