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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will recover well after being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

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

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

It remained unclear when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where his condition is described as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “Yet I must mention, hearing him speak, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that puts my mind at ease, given his positive frame of mind and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD shared surveillance images earlier this week of a man sought in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and officials stated it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. There were no additional victims as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday morning in the area between Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a local hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a great deal” since learning of the incident. He further stated that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “And I’m thinking about his wife, I’m thinking about his kid and I hope he recovers fully. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but I’m happy at the fact that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd was inactive this season, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on August 18 with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

He joined the Jets as a new signing in spring and was expected to be a significant contributor of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad all season long while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “Certainly, he attends every game. His commitment is total. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, a Texas native, began his career with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He joined the Arizona Cardinals in last year and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd signed a one-year contract worth $1.6m with the Jets in the spring.