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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 recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn noted that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during a recent discussion.

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His family, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

It remained unclear when Boyd would leave the hospital, where he has been listed as serious yet stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, just talking to him, he felt really upbeat. And again, that reassures me, given his positive frame of mind and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities shared video stills earlier this week of a man sought in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and authorities said it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday morning in the area between Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, 29, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn said Boyd has occupied his thinking “a ton” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a child.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he recently became a father,” Glenn remarked. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and I want to make sure that he’s OK. 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 did not participate during the current season, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on August 18 with an injury to his shoulder that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was expected to be a key part of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. But Boyd was injured during a training camp practice on 2 August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has remained around the team throughout the season while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he comes to the games all the time. He is completely involved. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of Texas University in 2019. He joined Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.