FILE -- Mark Sanchez walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Indianapolis
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was reportedly stabbed early Saturday morning in downtown Indianapolis.
According to multiple reports, Sanchez, who is currently a broadcaster for Fox Sports, was in the city this weekend for Sunday’s Colts’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders when the attack happened.
Fox Sports said in a statement that Sanchez was hospitalized and recovering in stable condition.
“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,” the company shared.
Sanchez, 38, played eight seasons in the NFL and was selected fifth overall by the New York Jets in the 2009 draft. He also played quarterback for USC from 2005-2008.
ESPN reports that Sanchez will no longer be part of the broadcast team for Sunday’s NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
No further immediate information was released.