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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain the athlete will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine.”

The coach did not know when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where he has been listed as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that puts my mind at ease, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities released security footage Monday of a suspect in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was singled out. No other injuries were reported.

The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning about halfway between Madison Square Garden and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since learning of the incident. He further stated that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a child.

“My initial concern, he recently became a father,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. That was my main concern.

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

Boyd did not participate in the present campaign, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with an injury to his shoulder that required surgery.

He signed with New York as a new signing in March and was expected to be a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on early August and had to be helped off.

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

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn said. “Certainly, he comes to the games all the time. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of UT in the 2019 draft. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with New York in the spring.