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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and believes the athlete will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, 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 he has been listed as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. Once more, that reassures me, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

NYPD shared security footage Monday of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt were reported.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday near Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, 29, was admitted to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The shooter fled the scene.

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

“What immediately crossed my mind, he recently became a father,” Glenn noted. “And I’m thinking about his wife, 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’m happy at the fact that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd was inactive during the current season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on August 18 with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

He signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was projected as a key part of an improved special teams group under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on August 2 and was carted from the field.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad throughout the season while working his way back.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. He is completely involved. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, a Texas native, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with the Jets in March.