Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was reportedly involved in a late-night altercation in downtown Indianapolis, resulting in him being hospitalized on Saturday. Sanchez, who was in the city to cover the upcoming Raiders-Colts game, was reported to be in stable condition, according to a statement from Fox Sports.
The Indianapolis police disclosed that they were investigating an incident that took place around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday involving two men, one of whom sustained stab wounds and was hospitalized. The other individual received treatment for cuts. The confrontation was captured on video and took place in the bustling Wholesale District near the Indiana statehouse.
Authorities mentioned that the case would be handed over to the Marion County prosecutor’s office for further action. Both individuals involved were confirmed not to be local residents, and the police characterized the incident as a targeted event between the two men rather than a random act of violence.
Additional information regarding the incident is currently limited. Fox Sports expressed appreciation for the medical team’s care and requested privacy for Sanchez and his family during this time.
Mark Sanchez, aged 38, had a successful 10-year NFL career before retiring in 2019. After stints with the New York Jets, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Washington, he transitioned into a broadcasting role with ABC, ESPN, and eventually Fox Sports as a game analyst in 2021. Hailing from Long Beach, California, Sanchez made a name for himself at the University of Southern California before being drafted by the Jets in 2009.
Throughout his career, Sanchez accumulated over 15,000 passing yards, 86 touchdowns, and 89 interceptions. His former teams, including the Jets, expressed their support and well wishes for his recovery on social media following the incident.