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

Glenn shared that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “positive” during a recent discussion.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His family, they are holding up and he will walk away from this just fine.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where he has been listed as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” the coach said. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that reassures me, that he feels like that and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities issued security footage earlier this week of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and police mentioned it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday about halfway between MSG and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“There’s a process to this, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with a shoulder issue that needed an operation.

He signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was projected as a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during a practice session on August 2 and had to be helped off.

Boyd continued to be present all season long while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. He’s fully engaged. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after being a seventh-round pick by the Vikings out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.