According to a TMZ report, former New York Jets quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was stabbed in Indianapolis late Friday night/early Saturday morning and sustained serious injuries. Sanchez was initially hospitalized in critical condition.
Police reportedly received a call around 12:30am Saturday morning and responded to an incident in downtown Indianapolis. At least one other person also sustained injuries, though their identity is currently unknown. It is unclear what led to the altercation, nor who else was involved. No arrests have been reported in connection to Sanchez’s stabbing.
Fox Sports released a statement on Saturday about Sanchez’s injury, confirming he’d been injured but reporting that he’s in stable condition. Sanchez was in Indianapolis to call Sunday’s game between the Colts and Raiders.
Our thoughts are with Sanchez and his family as he deals with his injuries. We hope he makes a quick, full recovery.
Fox Sports’ Official Statement on former New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez’s Condition
Andy Lyons/GettyNASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 17: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on December 17, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
This is Fox Sports’ official statement on Sanchez’s injuries, released on Saturday:
“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.”
Sanchez joined Fox Sports’ broadcasting team in 2021 after retiring from the NFL in 2018. He’s currently paired with play-by-play commentator Adam Amin and sideline reporter Kristina Pink. Sanchez has become a fan-favorite commentator, with his friendly tone and interesting insights making for an enjoyable viewing experience.
Mark Sanchez was the Best New York Jets Quarterback of the Century
The fifth overall pick in 2009 out of USC, Sanchez started immediately as a rookie. He put together a strong first season, making the All-Rookie team behind a 2,444-yard, 12-touchdown campaign. He did throw 20 interceptions and only completed 53.8-percent of his passes, but there was promise.
At the conclusion of his rookie season, Sanchez led the Jets to a pair of road playoff wins, exciting the fanbase. It had been some time since New York had gone on a postseason run, and Sanchez beat the Bengals and Chargers in succession to make it to the AFC Championship Game. The Jets lost, but they had hope for the future.
Sanchez improved his stats in his second NFL campaign, throwing for 3,291 yards and 17 touchdowns on a 54.8-percent completion rate. He did throw 13 interceptions, but that was seven fewer than his rookie season. The Jets went 11-5 and made the playoffs, and Sanchez again won two road playoff games, including upsetting the Tom Brady-led Patriots to reach the AFC Championship Game. There, they fell to the Steelers.
Though Sanchez only played a few more seasons in New York and never had a completion percentage above 60.0, those two AFC Championship Game appearances made for the most successful postseason run this century for the Jets. They’re still attempting to get back to that level of success.
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