Former NFL quarterback and current commentator Mark Sanchez has been hospitalized after being stabbed in Indianapolis in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to a report from TMZ. Sanchez was in Indianapolis for his Week 5 NFL assignment, as he was set to serve as color commentator for Sunday’s game between the Colts and Raiders.
In a statement on Saturday, Fox Sports noted that Sanchez was recovering in a hospital and his condition was stable.
“Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition,” the statement 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.”
Fans and fellow media members shared their well wishes for Sanchez in his recovery.
An absolutely wonderful update on a horrifying situation.
Thinking about Mark & his amazing family during this horrific ordeal. https://t.co/9S4gOx59Eu
— nick wright (@getnickwright) October 4, 2025
So scary and awful. https://t.co/KbvBXnd4st
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 4, 2025
Incredibly scary situation. Hoping for the best for Mark Sanchez 🙏 https://t.co/nVupzIAnBa
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 4, 2025
Sanchez was a star quarterback with the USC Trojans in college before making the jump to the pros where he spent 10 seasons. Since retiring from the NFL, Sanchez has served as a commentator for both college and pro football.
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