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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His family, they’re in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where he is reported as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, just talking to him, his attitude was encouraging. And again, that puts my mind at ease, given his positive frame of mind and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities released video stills Monday of an individual wanted in the incident involving Boyd. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. There were no additional victims according to reports.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning in the area between MSG and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was transported to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “constantly” since the news broke. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse just had a child.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “And I’m thinking about his wife, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. That was my main concern.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, after joining the team, after his season was cut short due to injury on 18 August with a shoulder injury that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become an important component of an improved special teams group under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during a training camp practice on early August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad during the entire campaign while working his way back.

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

Boyd, a Texas native, began his career with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with New York in the spring.