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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has stated that he has been in contact with cornerback Kris Boyd and is confident the player will be OK after suffering a gunshot wound in central New York early Sunday morning.

Glenn described that Boyd, who is hospitalized, was “upbeat” during their latest talk.

“That’s what eases my mind, is that his mood is upbeat,” Glenn said Wednesday. “His wife and his kid, they are doing well and he will come through this without issue.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where he has been listed as critical but stable.

“Still unsure,” the coach said. “But I will say this, from our conversation, his attitude was encouraging. Once more, that’s what gives me comfort, because of his outlook and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities issued security footage earlier this week of an individual wanted in the attack on the player. The reason behind the incident remains under investigation and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was singled out. There were no additional victims were reported.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday about halfway between Madison Square Garden and the bustling tourist spot. Boyd, 29, was taken to a medical center after sustaining an abdominal gunshot wound, police said. The shooter fled the scene.

Glenn shared Boyd has been on his mind “a great deal” since learning of the incident. Glenn added that Boyd and his spouse recently welcomed a newborn.

“The first thing I thought about, he recently became a father,” Glenn noted. “And I’m thinking about his wife, I’m thinking about his kid 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 he will recover excellently.”

Boyd hasn’t played in the present campaign, his debut year with New York, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with a shoulder issue that involved surgical repair.

He signed with New York as an unrestricted free agent in March and was expected to be a key part of a revamped special teams unit under the coach and special teams coordinator the special teams coach. However, he got hurt during a practice session on early August and was taken away on a cart.

Boyd has stayed involved with the squad throughout the season while recovering from the shoulder injury.

“He has stayed engaged with the team,” Glenn stated. “In fact, he is a regular at our matches. His commitment is total. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he’s done a really good job of helping the other guys we have.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of UT in the 2019 draft. He later played for Arizona in last year and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd signed a one-year contract valued at $1.6 million with the Jets in the spring.