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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he recently spoke with cornerback Kris Boyd and believes the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

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

“That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn commented. “His wife and child, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

It remained unclear when Boyd could be discharged the hospital, where his condition is described as critical but stable.

“Not certain at the moment,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, hearing him speak, he seemed very positive. Furthermore, that puts my mind at ease, that he feels like that and his words reflect that optimism.”

NYPD released surveillance images earlier this week of an individual wanted in the incident involving Boyd. What prompted the attack is still being looked into and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. There were no additional victims were reported.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday in the area between the famous arena and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was taken to Bellevue Hospital after being shot in the abdomen, police said. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has been on his mind “constantly” since the news broke. The coach said that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a child.

“The first thing I thought about, he recently became a father,” Glenn noted. “I thought of his spouse, considering his child and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That was my main concern.

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

Boyd did not participate in the present campaign, after joining the team, after his season was cut short due to injury on August 18 with a shoulder injury that required surgery.

He joined the Jets as a free agent in spring and was expected to be a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under Glenn and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a practice session on August 2 and had to be helped off.

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

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn said. “Certainly, he is a regular at our matches. He is completely involved. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with the Vikings after getting drafted in the seventh round 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 inked a single-season agreement worth $1.6m with New York in March.