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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the player will recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“What reassures me, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

The coach did not know when Boyd might be released the hospital, where he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that puts my mind at ease, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

NYPD issued security footage earlier this week of a suspect in the shooting of Boyd. What prompted the attack is currently under review and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was singled out. There were no additional victims were reported.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday morning in the area between Madison Square Garden and the iconic square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was taken to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has occupied his thinking “a ton” since the news broke. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a baby.

“The first thing I thought about, he recently became a father,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“There’s a process to this, I’ll keep private, but It is reassuring that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd hasn’t played in the present campaign, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

He joined the Jets as a free agent in spring and was expected to be an important component of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during preseason drills on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, from Texas, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with New York in March.