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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn described that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “in good spirits” during their recent conversation.

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His family, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

The coach did not know when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “But I will say this, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that reassures me, because of his outlook and he expresses himself so positively.”

New York police shared video stills Monday of a man sought in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and police mentioned it remains uncertain if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries were reported.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday near MSG 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 assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has occupied his thinking “a great deal” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “And I’m thinking about his wife, considering his child and my priority is his well-being. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There is a procedure involved, which I won’t get into, but It is reassuring that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd was inactive in the present campaign, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with a shoulder injury that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in spring and was anticipated to become a key part of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a practice session on August 2 and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn said. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in 2019. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.