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

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

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where he is reported as serious yet stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” the coach said. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that puts my mind at ease, that he feels like that and he’s talking that way.”

Authorities shared security footage earlier this week of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was singled out. No other injuries were reported.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday near the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. 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 wife are new parents to a baby.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, I’m thinking about his kid and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“A certain process is underway, which I won’t get into, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate in the present campaign, after joining the team, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on August 18 with a shoulder injury that involved surgical repair.

He joined the Jets as a free agent in March and was projected as a significant contributor of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during a training camp practice on early August and was taken away on a cart.

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

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of Texas University in 2019. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.