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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the athlete will recover well after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the hospital, where he is reported as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. And again, that puts my mind at ease, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities issued surveillance images earlier this week of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. What prompted the attack is currently under review and authorities said it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The attack took place just after 2am on Sunday morning near the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a child.

“The first thing I thought about, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. That was my main concern.

“There’s a process to this, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on August 18 with an injury to his shoulder that involved surgical repair.

He signed with New York as a new signing in spring and was expected to be a key part of an improved special teams group under the coach and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during a practice session on early August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd continued to be present during the entire campaign while working his way back.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. He is completely involved. 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, from Texas, began his career with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad after that. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with the Jets in the spring.