Former Jets QB Mark Sanchez hospitalized after Indianapolis stabbing

Former New York Jets quarterback and current Fox NFL analyst Mark Sanchez was reportedly stabbed late Friday night in downtown Indianapolis and is currently hospitalized in critical condition, according to TMZ.

Sanchez was in Indianapolis to cover the Colts-Raiders game on FOX this weekend. According to TMZ, Sanchez’s injuries were described as “severe,” and local law enforcement confirmed they responded to a call in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The suspect has allegedly been detained, though further details — including motive or the identity of the assailant — remain sparse. Police reportedly received a call around 12:30 a.m. local time to a street in downtown Indianapolis for two injured people, one of whom was Sanchez.

Update: Fox Sports is reporting that Sanchez is now in stable condition and is currently recovering in the hospital.

Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez hospitalized after stabbing in Indianapolis last night

Sanchez was selected by the Jets with the fifth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The former USC star went on to play four seasons with the Jets, leading his team to consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances in his first two years in the league.

Sanchez would leave the Jets following the 2013 season before continuing his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Washington Commanders. He appeared in 79 career games over a 10-year span, finishing with more than 15,000 passing yards and 86 touchdowns.

After retiring from football in 2019, Sanchez transitioned into broadcasting, joining ESPN as a college football analyst before later moving to FOX Sports as an NFL game analyst.

Sanchez remains a recognizable figure in Jets history, remembered for helping guide the franchise to its last deep postseason runs and for his continued involvement in the football community through media work.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.