The NFL is learning of some disturbing news regarding one of their former long-time starting quarterbacks. However, the full story took an unexpected turn that no one saw coming.
Here is what we know.
The shocking details of a former NFL quarterback’s stabbing are blowing the case wide open (breaking news)
Jan 22, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a AFC Divisional playoff football game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Jan 22, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a AFC Divisional playoff football game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
In Indianapolis, former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was arrested on Saturday after being charged with three misdemeanors. These include battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication. Sanchez was stabbed in the chest during the incident:
On Sunday, Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears released a statement and shared the affidavit for the case, which revealed more information about the incident Sanchez was involved in.
The affidavit, via ESPN, revealed that Sanchez was involved in the altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver at a hotel loading dock. The truck driver shared that he thought Sanchez was “trying to kill me,” causing the driver to spray Sanchez with pepper spray. The driver thought he was still in danger so he pulled his knife out and stabbed Sanchez “two or three times.” He called it a “life-or-death situation” after he was thrown against a dumpster and on the ground.
After the altercation, the driver shared that Sanchez appeared to have “a look of shock” and then the former quarterback “took off.” The truck driver was treated at a different hospital than Sanchez for a laceration on his left cheek.
Jan 2, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; ESPN broadcaster Mark Sanchez before the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Utah Utes at the 109th Rose Bowl game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
There is video footage of the incident that detectives are reviewing. Sanchez originally said at the hospital that “all he could remember was grabbing for a window,” but he wasn’t sure where he was stabbed or who stabbed him.
Sanchez’s initial hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday in Indianapolis, and he is held at a $300 bond.
Sanchez was scheduled to work Sunday’s Colts–Raiders game for Fox. After this incident he was replaced on the call by Brady Quinn.
Nov 29, 2009; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Damien Woody (67) blocks while New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) throws a pass during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium. The Jets defeated the Panthers 17-6. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Here is a look at Sanchez’s career numbers:
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