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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the player will recover well after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“What reassures me, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” Glenn remarked. “But I will say this, from our conversation, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that puts my mind at ease, given his positive frame of mind and he expresses himself so positively.”

NYPD released video stills earlier this week of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was singled out. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The shooting happened in the early morning on Sunday about halfway between Madison Square Garden and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has occupied his thinking “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse just had a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd did not participate this season, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on August 18 with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in March and was expected to be a significant contributor of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. But Boyd was injured during a practice session on 2 August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has remained around the team all season long while healing from his surgery.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn commented. “Certainly, he attends every game. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, began his career with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of Texas University 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 March.