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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the athlete will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“What reassures me, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will walk away from this just fine.”

The coach did not know when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” he added. “But I will say this, just talking to him, he felt really upbeat. And again, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he expresses himself so positively.”

NYPD issued security footage Monday of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The attack took place around 2 a.m. on Sunday near the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in the abdomen, as reported. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has occupied his thinking “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse just had a child.

“The first thing I thought about, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “And I’m thinking about his wife, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. That was my main concern.

“There’s a process to this, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that he will recover excellently.”

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

He joined the Jets as a new signing in spring and was expected to be an important component of an improved special teams group under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a practice session on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while working his way back.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. He is completely involved. 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 the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He joined Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd inked a single-season agreement for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.