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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where his condition is described as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “But I will say this, just talking to him, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

New York police released video stills Monday of a man sought in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and officials stated it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt as confirmed by officials.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday near MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to a medical center after being shot in the abdomen, as reported. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a child.

“The first thing I thought about, he recently became a father,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with a shoulder injury that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was expected to be a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and ST coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on August 2 and was carted from the field.

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

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn stated. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. He’s fully engaged. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, from Texas, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after being a seventh-round pick by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in 2019. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.