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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke 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 “upbeat” during a recent discussion.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, his attitude was encouraging. And again, that reassures me, given his positive frame of mind and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities shared security footage Monday of a man sought in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt as confirmed by officials.

The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday near Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a newborn.

“The first thing I thought about, he just had a kid,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played in the present campaign, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

He signed with New York as a free agent in March and was expected to be a key part of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a practice session on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while working his way back.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “In fact, he attends every game. He is completely involved. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with New York in the spring.