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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the player will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

Glenn shared that Boyd, currently in the hospital, 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 is expected to recover fully.”

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

“Still unsure,” he added. “But I will say this, from our conversation, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that reassures me, given his positive frame of mind and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities released video stills Monday of a suspect in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident is still being looked into and authorities said it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The attack took place around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning near Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, police said. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since the news broke. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse just had a newborn.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but It is reassuring that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was expected to be a significant contributor of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and ST coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on August 2 and had to be helped off.

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

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn commented. “Certainly, he comes to the games all the time. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in last year and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd signed a one-year contract for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.