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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

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

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

The coach did not know when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where his condition is described as in critical but steady condition.

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that reassures me, given his positive frame of mind and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities issued video stills Monday of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. What prompted the attack is still being looked into and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday in the area between Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was transported to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been on his mind “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse just had a child.

“The first thing I thought about, he has a new baby,” Glenn remarked. “And I’m thinking about his wife, I’m thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he’s OK. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd did not participate in the present campaign, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August 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 a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during preseason drills on August 2 and had to be helped off.

Boyd continued to be present throughout the season while healing from his surgery.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “I mean, he attends every game. He’s fully engaged. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of UT in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in last year and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.