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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and believes the player will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn noted that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “positive” during their latest talk.

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where he is reported as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “However, I can share, just talking to him, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that reassures me, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities shared security footage earlier this week of a man sought in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident is still being looked into and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was the intended victim. There were no additional victims were reported.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday morning near the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was taken to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, police said. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. He further stated that Boyd and his wife just had a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and my priority is his well-being. That was my main concern.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd hasn’t played this season, his debut year with New York, after his season was cut short due to injury on 18 August with a shoulder injury that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become a significant contributor of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during preseason drills on August 2 and had to be helped off.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad throughout the season while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “Certainly, he attends every game. 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 the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract worth $1.6m with the Jets in March.