October 4, 2025 — Indianapolis:
Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was arrested early Saturday morning following an altercation in downtown Indianapolis that left him hospitalized with stab wounds, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD).
Police confirmed Sanchez, 38, faces three misdemeanor charges — battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication — after the incident, which took place around 12:30 a.m. in the city’s Wholesale District, a popular nightlife area near the Indiana Statehouse.
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According to IMPD officials, the confrontation involved two men, one of whom sustained lacerations while the other suffered stab-related injuries. Investigators reviewed surveillance video from the scene and determined that no additional suspects are being sought.
Sanchez was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will determine whether formal charges will be filed once the investigation concludes.
In a statement, Fox Sports expressed appreciation for the medical staff caring for Sanchez:
“We are deeply grateful to the medical team for their exceptional care and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark and his family. We ask that everyone please respect their privacy during this time.”
Sanchez was slated to be part of Fox’s broadcast crew for the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday but will no longer appear on the broadcast.
Drafted fifth overall by the New York Jets in the 2009 NFL Draft, Sanchez guided the team to back-to-back AFC Championship Game appearances in his first two seasons. He later played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington, retiring after the 2018 season.
The New York Jets posted a message of support on X (formerly Twitter):
“Sending our thoughts and love to Mark Sanchez and his family. Hoping for a speedy recovery, 6.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
