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

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

“That gives me comfort, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where he has been listed as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “But I will say this, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. And again, that reassures me, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

New York police issued video stills Monday of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and police mentioned it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries according to reports.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday morning about halfway between the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was taken to a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The assailant escaped.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “a great deal” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a baby.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and my priority is his well-being. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but I’m happy at the fact that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd was inactive during the current season, his debut year with New York, 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 projected as a key part of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on August 2 and was carted from the field.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad during the entire campaign while working his way back.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he comes to the games all the time. He is completely involved. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, a Texas native, played his first four seasons with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of UT in 2019. He signed with Arizona in last year and moved to Houston’s squad later that season. Boyd inked a single-season agreement valued at $1.6 million with New York in the spring.