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

Glenn shared that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “positive” during their latest talk.

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s feeling positive,” 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 he is reported as in critical but steady condition.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “However, I can share, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that reassures me, that he feels like that and he’s talking that way.”

New York police issued security footage Monday of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation and officials stated it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt were reported.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday near the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. He further stated that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he recently became a father,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but It is reassuring that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played this season, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with an injury to his shoulder that required surgery.

He signed with New York as a new signing in spring and was anticipated to become a significant contributor of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on early August and had to be helped off.

Boyd continued to be present all season long while working his way back.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “In fact, he comes to the games all the time. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, a Texas native, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after being a seventh-round pick by Minnesota out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad subsequently. Boyd inked a single-season agreement for $1.6 million with the Jets in March.