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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and feels certain the athlete will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn described that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during their latest talk.

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

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

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, 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 surveillance images Monday of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. A motive for the shooting is still being looked into and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. There were no additional victims according to reports.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday morning near the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a local hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since the news broke. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a child.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, I’m thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, his debut year with New York, after his season was cut short due to injury on 18 August with a shoulder injury that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was projected as a significant contributor of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on August 2 and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has remained around the team throughout the season while working his way back.

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

Boyd, from Texas, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in last year and later was with the Texans after that. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with New York in the spring.