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

Glenn described that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “in good spirits” during their recent conversation.

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

The coach did not know when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where he has been listed as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “But I will say this, just talking to him, he seemed very positive. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

NYPD released video stills Monday of a man sought in the incident involving Boyd. What prompted the attack is currently under review and police mentioned it remains uncertain if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt were reported.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday in the area between the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, police said. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has occupied his thinking “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a newborn.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn said. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and I hope he recovers fully. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There is a procedure involved, which I won’t get into, but I’m happy at the fact that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, after joining the team, after his season was cut short due to injury on August 18 with an injury to his shoulder that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in spring and was anticipated to become a key part of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on August 2 and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present throughout the season while working his way back.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he attends every game. He’s fully engaged. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, from Texas, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of UT in the 2019 draft. He later played for Arizona in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in March.