UPDATE: Fox Sports released a statement regarding Mark Sanchez on Saturday afternoon, confirming that Sanchez is currently recovering “in stable condition.”
“Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition,” the statement said. “We are deeply grateful to the medical team for their exceptional care and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that everyone please respect his and his family’s privacy during this time.”
FOX Sports Statement:
“Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition. We are deeply grateful to the medical team for their exceptional care and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that…
— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) October 4, 2025
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Original story:
Sports announcer and former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed on Friday night in Indianapolis, and is currently in the hospital with critical injuries.
The stabbing took place on a street in downtown Indianapolis, according to reporting from TMZ. In addition Sanchez, one other person was injured.
Authorities were notified about the incident at around 12:30 a.m., early Saturday morning.
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The 38-year-old is best known for his success as a former New York Jets quarterback. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins.
Sanchez is currently a color analyst for Fox Sports and is in Indianapolis to broadcast the Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders game scheduled for Sunday.
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