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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn shared that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “upbeat” during their recent conversation.

“What reassures me, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd would leave the hospital, where he is reported as serious yet stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” he added. “But I will say this, just talking to him, he seemed very positive. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released video stills Monday of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and officials stated it’s not clear if Boyd was singled out. There were no additional victims according to reports.

The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday in the area between the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was transported to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn said Boyd has occupied his thinking “constantly” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his wife just had a newborn.

“The first thing I thought about, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and I want to make sure that he’s OK. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There’s a process to this, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, after joining the team, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on mid-August with an injury to his shoulder that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in March and was expected to be an important component of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and ST coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on early August and had to be helped off.

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

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “In fact, 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, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of UT in the 2019 draft. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in March.