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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will be OK after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn noted that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “upbeat” during their recent conversation.

“What reassures me, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

The coach did not know when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where his condition is described as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “Yet I must mention, from our conversation, he felt really upbeat. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, given his positive frame of mind and he expresses himself so positively.”

New York police shared video stills Monday of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt were reported.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning about halfway between MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, twenty-nine, was admitted to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, police said. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since the news broke. The coach said that Boyd and his wife just had a child.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, I’m thinking about his kid and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

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

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

He signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in spring and was anticipated to become an important component of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on 2 August and was taken away on a cart.

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

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he attends every game. He is completely involved. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of Texas University in 2019. He later played for Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with the Jets in March.