Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports commentator Mark Sanchez was hospitalized in early October 2025 after being stabbed during an altercation in Indianapolis. Police later confirmed that the onetime New York Jets star was also arrested on misdemeanor charges while recovering from his injuries. The shocking incident has sparked widespread concern and confusion among fans.
Here’s everything we know so far about what happened to Sanchez below.
Sanchez is a former NFL quarterback who played ten seasons in the league after a standout career at USC. He was drafted fifth overall by the New York Jets in 2009, where he led the team to consecutive AFC Championship games early in his career. Over his NFL tenure, he also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Washington.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark Sanchez, his family and all of those involved. pic.twitter.com/dHXxFM0R1W
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 5, 2025
After retiring in 2019, he transitioned into sports broadcasting and in 2021 joined FOX Sports as a game analyst.
In the early hours of October 4, 2025, Sanchez was involved in a late-night altercation in downtown Indianapolis and was stabbed. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was treated and remained in stable condition.
FOX Sports released a statement following the news. It read, “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.”
