Fox Sports NFL Analyst Mark Sanchez Stabbed In Indianapolis

Fox Sports NFL analyst and former professional quarterback Mark Sanchez is in stable condition after being stabbed.

Just after 12:30 a.m. on Saturday in Indianapolis, IN, local police arrived at the scene to discover two people were injured after a stabbing incident. Sanchez was the one who suffered the knife wounds, while another got into an altercation. The latter of the victims was conscious and breathing.

Unfortunately, Sanchez’s injuries were much more serious. Originally listed in critical condition, he has been upgraded to stable.  

The incident occurred near Loughmiller's Pub & Eatery on 300 block of West Washington Street in Indianapolis.  

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 21: Fox TV analyst Mark Sanchez looks on prior to the game between the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 21, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

What provoked the incident to begin with was unclear at publishing time. Sanchez was in town preparing to call the Indianapolis Colts’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

UPDATE: According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Sanchez has been arrested for his role in the incident.  On Monday, the charges against Sanchez were updated to a felony.  

Fox Sports released a statement on the incident.

Sanchez spent eight seasons in the NFL between the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, and Dallas Cowboys.

Editor's note: This story was updated with Sanchez's arrest.