Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed on Saturday morning in downtown Indianapolis and is currently hospitalized in critical condition, authorities confirmed.

Fox Sports, where Sanchez currently works as a broadcaster, released a statement mentioning that he is “recovering in stable condition” and expressed gratitude to the medical team for their care.

Mark Sanchez’s Family

Sanchez is married to actress Perry Mattfeld, known for her roles in Shameless and In the Dark. The couple got engaged in May 2022 and tied the knot in 2023 in a historic 16th-century colonial monastery in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Together, they have three children. Sanchez’s family has not released an official statement regarding the incident yet.

Details Of Stabbing

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call about a “disturbance in an alley” around 12.30 am near West Washington Street and North Senate Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found Sanchez injured outside a local pub, along with another person who also suffered injuries. Police have detained a suspect in connection with the incident.

Sanchez, 38, was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Sanchez was in Indianapolis to cover the upcoming Colts vs. Raiders game at Lucas Oil Stadium, part of his ongoing work as a sports analyst.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, with police combing CCTV footage from the area and interviewing witnesses. While the suspect has been detained, details of the motive have not been released. Police have urged anyone with information about the attack to come forward to aid the investigation.

Career In NFL

Mark Sanchez enjoyed a 10-season career in the NFL. He was drafted fifth overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, where he spent the first several seasons of his professional career.

Sanchez later played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Football Team before retiring from professional football. He was known for his leadership on the field and his ability to perform under pressure, particularly during playoff runs with the Jets.

After retiring, Sanchez transitioned to broadcasting, joining Fox Sports as an analyst. He has covered multiple NFL games, bringing insider knowledge and firsthand experience to his reporting. His presence at the Colts vs. Raiders game in Indianapolis was part of his work for the network, making the timing of this attack all the more alarming for fans and colleagues.