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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His family, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the hospital, where his condition is described as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, given his positive frame of mind and he’s talking that way.”

NYPD shared security footage earlier this week of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. There were no additional victims as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday morning about halfway between MSG and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since learning of the incident. He further stated that Boyd and his wife just had a baby.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “And I’m thinking about his wife, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd did not participate this season, his debut year with New York, after his season was cut short due to injury on mid-August with an injury to his shoulder that needed an operation.

He signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was expected to be a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and ST coordinator the special teams coach. But Boyd was injured during preseason drills on early August and was taken away on a cart.

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

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “Certainly, he attends every game. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, a Texas native, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in 2019. He later played for Arizona in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd inked a single-season agreement for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.