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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and believes the player will recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning.

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

“That’s what eases my mind, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His family, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd would leave the medical facility, where he has been listed as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” the coach said. “But I will say this, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. And again, that reassures me, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities released surveillance images Monday of a suspect in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and officials stated it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries were reported.

The attack took place around 2 a.m. on Sunday about halfway between Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

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

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn said. “I thought of his spouse, I’m thinking about his kid and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“There’s a process to this, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with an injury to his shoulder that required surgery.

Boyd came to New York as a new signing in March and was anticipated to become a key part of an improved special teams group under Glenn and ST coordinator the special teams coach. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a training camp practice on 2 August and was carted from the field.

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

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn stated. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. He’s fully engaged. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after being a seventh-round pick by the Vikings out of UT in 2019. He signed with Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd signed a one-year contract worth $1.6m with New York in the spring.