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

Glenn shared that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “upbeat” during their latest talk.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he is expected to recover fully.”

The coach did not know when Boyd might be released the hospital, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that puts my mind at ease, given his positive frame of mind and he’s talking that way.”

New York police issued security footage Monday of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries according to reports.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday in the area between MSG and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, police said. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has been on his mind “constantly” since the news broke. He further stated that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There’s a process to this, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on 18 August with a shoulder issue that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in March and was projected as a significant contributor 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 had to be helped off.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad throughout the season while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he comes to the games all the time. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, spent his initial four years with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in last year and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract worth $1.6m with New York in the spring.