The family of Fox Sports NFL analyst and former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has broken its silence after his arrest and brief hospitalization in Indianapolis.
On Saturday, the football world was shocked to learn that Mark Sanchez had been hospitalized after being stabbed numerous times in Indianapolis. The former USC quarterback was in Indy to cover the Colts’ home game against the New York Jets with his broadcast partner, Chris Myers.
But in an unexpected twist, it was later reported that Sanchez had attacked a 69-year-old truck driver delivering cooking oil to a local hotel. The man told police he stabbed Sanchez in self-defense, fearing that the former NFL quarterback was trying to kill him.
The 38-year-old Mark Sanchez was arrested, charged with a felony and faces a potential prison sentence of six years.
Mark’s brother, Nick Sanchez, broke the family’s silence with a statement to TMZ Sports following the horrific incident. Nick thanked those who have offered their support while adding that Mark is still receiving medical care:
“This has been a deeply distressing time for everyone involved. Mark and our family are incredibly grateful for the concern, love, and support we’ve received over the past few days.
Mark remains under medical care for the serious injuries he sustained and is focused on his recovery as the legal process continues. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders and medical staff.”
Sanchez was drafted fifth overall by the Jets in 2009 and led them to consecutive AFC Championship games in his first two seasons. After six seasons as a journeyman backup, he announced his retirement in 2019.
Mark Sanchez Is Also Done At Fox Sports
Unsurprisingly, Sanchez’s violent altercation with the 69-year-old man will also cost him his promising job at Fox Sports.
An insider at Fox has confirmed that Mark Sanchez will no longer appear on the network and that they’re already looking for a replacement. Sanchez began his NFL broadcasting career with ESPN in 2019 and stayed there for two years before joining Fox two years later.
Sanchez previously worked with play-by-play commentators Adam Amin and Kevin Kugler. This year, Fox altered its lineup and assigned Sanchez to work with Myers, and Amin was paired with former Denver Broncos star Mark Schlereth.
