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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn commented. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the hospital, where his condition is described as critical but stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” the coach said. “Yet I must mention, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that puts my mind at ease, that he feels like that and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities issued security footage Monday of an individual wanted in the incident involving Boyd. A motive for the shooting is still being looked into and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries according to reports.

The attack took place around 2 a.m. on Sunday in the area between Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Boyd, 29, was taken to a local hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has been on his mind “a ton” since the news broke. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a baby.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “My mind went to his family, considering his child and I hope he recovers fully. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There’s a process to this, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd hasn’t played in the present campaign, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with a shoulder injury that needed an operation.

He joined the Jets as a new signing in spring and was anticipated to become an important component of the team’s updated special teams under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on early August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has remained around the team all season long while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “I mean, he comes to the games all the time. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, a Texas native, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after being a seventh-round pick by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in last year and moved to Houston’s squad subsequently. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.