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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and believes the athlete will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His family, they’re in good spirits and he is expected to recover fully.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the hospital, where his condition is described as critical but stable.

“Don’t know just yet,” Glenn remarked. “Yet I must mention, just talking to him, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, given his positive frame of mind and his words reflect that optimism.”

New York police shared video stills earlier this week of a suspect in the attack on the player. What prompted the attack is currently under review and authorities said it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt were reported.

The attack took place around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning about halfway between the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, as reported. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “constantly” since the news broke. The coach said that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “And I’m thinking about his wife, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There is a procedure involved, that I won’t detail, but It is reassuring that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his debut year with New York, after his season was cut short due to injury on August 18 with a shoulder injury that involved surgical repair.

He signed with New York as a new signing in March and was projected as a key part of an improved special teams group under Glenn and ST 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 has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, a Texas native, began his career with Minnesota after getting drafted in the seventh round by the Vikings out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad after that. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.