Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez has made shocking headlines over the last few days after his altercation with a man in Indianapolis. Sanchez is now a TV commentator for the league and this type of news is completely unprecedented.
Now, the 38-year-old has an idea of how long he will have to spend behind bars.
Report: Mark Sanchez learns he will likely face prison time
Sep 8, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, now a Fox Sports announcer, received an updated charge on Monday from Indianapolis Police. Andrew Holleranhighlighted exactly what this will mean for Sanchez:
Sanchez, 38, was arrested at the hospital over the weekend. Sanchez was hospitalized with stab wounds following an incident outside of his downtown Indianapolis hotel. Sanchez, in town to work the Colts vs. Raiders game for Fox Sports, allegedly had a confrontation with a 69-year-old truck driver outside of his hotel.
The confrontation got physical and Sanchez was ultimately stabbed multiple times.
Indianapolis Police determined that Sanchez was the aggressor in the incident. He was charged with three misdemeanors, including battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication.
Monday morning, Indianapolis Police held a press conference, announcing that a new charge was determined.
IMPD Chief Chris Bailey and Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears discuss the weekend’s downtown stabbing investigation Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, during a press conference inside the City-County Building in Indianapolis. Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez, 38, is facing charges for his alleged role in the altercation.
Indianapolis Police announced on Monday morning that Sanchez, a first round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, is now facing a felony charge. If convicted, he could face 1 to 6 years in prison.
“Authorities in Indianapolis have announced at a press conference that former NFL quarterback and Fox analyst Mark Sanchez now also faces a Level 5 felony battery charge, which carries a 1- to 6- year sentence,” NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero reported.
The man who allegedly stabbed Sanchez claims he did so out of self defense, fearing for his life.
“He’s OK,” the family said, per the NY Post.
“We are talking to lawyers first. We want to be careful what’s said. We appreciate that.”
Sanchez was released from the hospital over the weekend but later taken into custody, as he’s facing multiple charges.
Jul 26, 2013; Cortland, NY, USA; New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) jogs out to the practice field prior to the start of training camp at SUNY Cortland. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sanchez (6) talks to the field judge Boris Cheek during the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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