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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and believes the athlete will be OK after being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn described that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during their recent conversation.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the hospital, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities issued video stills earlier this week of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt as confirmed by officials.

The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning about halfway between MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a medical center after being shot in the abdomen, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

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.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn said. “I thought of his spouse, I’m thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he’s OK. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There’s a process to this, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, his first with the Jets, after his season was cut short due to injury on August 18 with an injury to his shoulder that needed an operation.

He signed with New York as a free agent in March and was projected as a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and ST coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a training camp practice on 2 August and was carted from the field.

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

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “Certainly, 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 excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, a Texas native, began his career with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with the Jets in the spring.