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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn shared that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during their recent conversation.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn commented. “His family, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

The coach did not know when Boyd would leave the hospital, where he has been listed as critical but stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “Yet I must mention, just talking to him, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

Authorities shared video stills earlier this week of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident is still being looked into and officials stated it’s not clear if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt were reported.

The attack took place around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning in the area between the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, as reported. The assailant escaped.

Glenn shared Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and my priority is his well-being. That was my main concern.

“A certain process is underway, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd was inactive this season, his debut year with New York, after his season was cut short due to injury on August 18 with an injury to his shoulder that required surgery.

He signed with New York as a new signing in March and was anticipated to become a significant contributor of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during a practice session on 2 August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while working his way back.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn stated. “I mean, he comes to the games all the time. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, from Texas, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in last year and moved to Houston’s squad after that. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with New York in the spring.