Former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez is recovering in the hospital after being stabbed in Indianapolis, according to multiple reports. The 38-year-old was in Indiana ahead of Sundayâs NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders when the attack occurred on Friday, October 3, TMZ reported. Sanchez was rushed to a nearby hospital and was initially listed in critical condition.
Police responded to a call shortly after midnight about two people injured at the scene. Details about what led to the stabbing remain under investigation. TMZ Sports was the first to report that Sanchez was injured during a stabbing incident early Saturday morning.
FOX Sports Confirms Sanchez Is in Stable Condition
FOX Sports confirmed the incident in a statement shared with FOX59/CBS4, expressing gratitude for the care Sanchez received.
âMark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition,â the network said.
âWe 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 familyâs privacy during this time.â
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has not yet provided further details about the suspects or motive. Authorities have opened an active investigation into the stabbing. According to reports, Sanchez had been in Indianapolis to call Sundayâs FOX Sports broadcast of the Colts vs. Raiders game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The incident reportedly took place the night before his scheduled appearance, leaving fans and sports colleagues shocked.
NFL Legacy & Support From Family and Fans
Sanchez played 10 seasons in the NFL after being drafted by the New York Jets in 2009. He went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins before retiring in 2019.
Following his retirement, Sanchez transitioned to sports broadcasting, first joining ESPN and later FOX Sports as a game-day analyst. Known for his charisma and sharp insight, he quickly became a fan favorite.
Sanchezâs wife, actress Perry Mattfeld of “Shameless,” has not yet issued a public statement. The couple married in May 2023 in Oaxaca, Mexico.
As word of the incident spread, fans and former teammates flooded social media with messages of support.
Many described Sanchez as âa fighterâ and âa class act,â sending prayers for his full recovery.
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