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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and is confident the athlete will recover well after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn noted that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “in good spirits” during their recent conversation.

“That gives me comfort, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and child, they are holding up and he will walk away from this just fine.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd could be discharged the medical facility, where he is reported as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” Glenn remarked. “However, I can share, from our conversation, he seemed very positive. And again, that reassures me, because of his outlook and he’s talking that way.”

NYPD shared video stills earlier this week of a suspect in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and authorities said it remains uncertain if Boyd was targeted. No other injuries as confirmed by officials.

The attack took place in the early morning on Sunday morning near the famous arena and the iconic square. Boyd, 29, was taken to a local hospital after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, according to authorities. The assailant escaped.

Glenn said Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since the news broke. Glenn added that Boyd and his wife recently welcomed a newborn.

“What immediately crossed my mind, he just had a kid,” Glenn said. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. Those thoughts dominated my thinking.

“A certain process is underway, that I won’t detail, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on mid-August with a shoulder issue that required surgery.

He signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was anticipated to become a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. However, he got hurt during preseason drills on August 2 and had to be helped off.

Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “Certainly, he comes to the games all the time. His commitment is total. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has excelled at supporting his teammates.”

Boyd, from Texas, began his career with the Vikings after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of the University of Texas in the 2019 draft. He joined Arizona in last year and later was with the Texans subsequently. Boyd signed a one-year contract for $1.6 million with New York in the spring.