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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain the athlete will recover well after being shot in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he is expected to recover fully.”

The coach did not know when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “Yet I must mention, just talking to him, he seemed very positive. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released video stills Monday of a suspect in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt as confirmed by officials.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday about halfway between the famous arena and Times Square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was taken to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has occupied his thinking “a great deal” since learning of the incident. He further stated that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a child.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. That was my main concern.

“A certain process is underway, which I won’t get into, but It is reassuring that he will recover excellently.”

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

He signed with New York as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become a key part of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and ST coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on August 2 and had to be helped off.

Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn said. “I mean, he is a regular at our matches. He’s fully engaged. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He later played for Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans after that. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.