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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the player will recover well after being shot in central New York early Sunday morning.

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

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he is expected to recover fully.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the hospital, where he is reported as serious yet stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” he added. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

New York police issued video stills earlier this week of a suspect in the shooting of Boyd. What prompted the attack remains under investigation and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday about halfway between MSG and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was taken to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. The coach said that Boyd and his wife just had a child.

“My initial concern, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “And I’m thinking about his wife, I’m thinking about his kid and I hope he recovers fully. That was my main concern.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd was inactive this season, after joining the team, after his season was cut short due to injury on August 18 with a shoulder injury that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in spring and was projected as a significant contributor of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during a practice session on early August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad all season long while working his way back.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. He’s fully engaged. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, from Texas, spent his initial four years with the Vikings after being a seventh-round pick by the Vikings out of UT in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad later that season. Boyd signed a one-year contract for $1.6 million with New York in March.