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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn shared that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “in good spirits” during a recent discussion.

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His wife and his kid, they’re in good spirits and he will come through this without issue.”

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

“Not certain at the moment,” the coach said. “However, I can share, just talking to him, his attitude was encouraging. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, that he feels like that and he’s talking that way.”

New York police released surveillance images Monday of a suspect in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries were reported.

The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday in the area between the famous arena and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, twenty-nine, was transported to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in the abdomen, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn mentioned Boyd has occupied his thinking “constantly” since learning of the incident. The coach said that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn noted. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. That was my main concern.

“There is a procedure involved, which I won’t get into, but I’m happy at the fact that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd was inactive this season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on August 18 with a shoulder injury that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was expected to be an important component of an improved special teams group under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during a practice session on 2 August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn commented. “In fact, he attends every game. His commitment is total. As one of the league’s best on special teams, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with Minnesota after being a seventh-round pick by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He later played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and moved to Houston’s squad later that season. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6m with the Jets in March.