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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he will walk away from this just fine.”

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

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “Yet I must mention, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

New York police released surveillance images Monday of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. There were no additional victims according to reports.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday in the area between the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, in his late twenties, was transported to Bellevue Hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a newborn.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but It is reassuring that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd was inactive this season, after joining the team, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on mid-August with an injury to his shoulder that required surgery.

He joined the Jets as a new signing in spring and was anticipated to become a significant contributor of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. But Boyd was injured during preseason drills on early August and had to be helped off.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad all season long while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “I mean, he comes to the games all the time. He’s fully engaged. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, a Texas native, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after being a seventh-round pick by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He later played for Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad after that. Boyd signed a one-year contract for $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.