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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn shared that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “upbeat” during their recent conversation.

“What reassures me, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His family, they are holding up 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,” he added. “Yet I must mention, from our conversation, he felt really upbeat. Once more, that puts my mind at ease, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities released video stills Monday of a man sought in the shooting of Boyd. What prompted the attack is still being looked into and police mentioned it is unknown if Boyd was the intended victim. No one else was hurt were reported.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday morning in the area between the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was admitted to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, according to authorities. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a great deal” since he heard about the shooting. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse are new parents to a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he has a new baby,” Glenn said. “My mind went to his family, worrying about his newborn and I want to make sure that he’s OK. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There is a procedure involved, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that he’s going to come out of this thing really, really well.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his debut year with New York, after his season was cut short due to injury on 18 August with a shoulder injury that required surgery.

He signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was projected as a key part of the team’s updated special teams under Glenn 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 stayed involved with the squad all season long while healing from his surgery.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. He’s fully engaged. As one of the league’s best on special teams, 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 the Vikings out of Texas University in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans after that. Boyd agreed to a one-year deal for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.