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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he recently spoke with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the player will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn shared that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “upbeat” during their latest talk.

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he is expected to recover fully.”

It remained unclear when Boyd might be released the hospital, where his condition is described as in critical but steady condition.

“Not certain at the moment,” the coach said. “But I will say this, from our conversation, he felt really upbeat. Furthermore, that puts my mind at ease, that he feels like that and he expresses himself so positively.”

Authorities issued video stills Monday of a suspect in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The shooting happened in the early morning on Sunday morning about halfway between the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has occupied his thinking “a ton” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a newborn.

“My initial concern, he recently became a father,” Glenn noted. “And I’m thinking about his wife, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“A certain process is underway, I’ll keep private, but It is reassuring that he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played during the current season, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

He joined the Jets as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become an important component of an improved special teams group under the coach and ST coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a training camp practice on early August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has remained around the team all season long while working his way back.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn stated. “I mean, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, spent his initial four years with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by the Vikings out of UT in the 2019 draft. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad after that. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in March.