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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

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

“What reassures me, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His family, they are doing well and he will walk away from this just fine.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where he has been listed as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “Yet I must mention, just talking to him, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that reassures me, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

NYPD released video stills earlier this week of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. What prompted the attack is currently under review and officials stated it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. There were no additional victims were reported.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday near MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was transported to a local hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn remarked. “And I’m thinking about his wife, I’m thinking about his kid and my priority is his well-being. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd was inactive in the present campaign, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with a shoulder injury that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in spring and was anticipated to become an important component of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during a practice session on early August and had to be helped off.

Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, from Texas, spent his initial four years with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round by Minnesota out of UT in 2019. He later played for Arizona in last year and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with New York in March.