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

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

“What reassures me, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he is expected to recover fully.”

It remained unclear when Boyd would leave the hospital, where he is reported as serious yet stable.

“Still unsure,” he added. “But I will say this, hearing him speak, he felt really upbeat. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, given his positive frame of mind and he’s talking that way.”

Authorities released surveillance images Monday of a suspect in the incident involving Boyd. A motive for the shooting is currently under review and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The shooting happened just after 2am on Sunday morning about halfway between MSG and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was transported to a local hospital after suffering a wound to the stomach, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn said Boyd has been on his mind “constantly” since he heard about the shooting. He further stated that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a newborn.

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

“A certain process is underway, which I won’t get into, but I’m happy at the fact that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd was inactive in the present campaign, his debut year with New York, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list on 18 August with a shoulder injury that needed an operation.

Boyd came to New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was expected to be an important component of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and ST coordinator Chris Banjo. 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 recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He’s been a part of what we’re doing,” Glenn said. “I mean, he attends every game. His commitment is total. Given his status as a special teams standout, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with the Vikings after being a seventh-round pick by the Vikings out of Texas University in 2019. He joined Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd inked a single-season agreement worth $1.6m with the Jets in the spring.