Former USC quarterback and present Fox NFL analyst Mark Sanchez was stabbed early Saturday morning and was later arrested at an Indianapolis hospital for his alleged position within the incident.
Fox Sports activities stated in a press release that Sanchez is recovering and in secure situation.
“We’re deeply grateful to the medical staff for his or her distinctive care and assist. Our ideas and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that everybody please respect his and his household’s privateness throughout this time,” the Fox Sports activities assertion learn.
Sanchez, who was Indianapolis forward of an task to cowl the Raiders-Colts recreation, was injured following a battle in downtown Indianapolis at round 12:30 a.m.
The Indianapolis Metro Police Division launched a press release that learn: “After additional investigation and session with the Marion County Prosecutors Workplace, IMPD has arrested 38-year-old Mark Sanchez for his position on this alleged incident.”
Sanchez, who continues to be within the hospital, was arrested on suspicion of battery with damage, illegal entry of a motorcar and public intoxication, all of that are misdemeanors.
Sanchez, who was born in Lengthy Seashore, led Mission Viejo to a 27-1 document as a beginning quarterback, profitable a Southern Part Division II title in 2004.
He performed at USC from 2006-08, passing for 3,965 yards and 41 touchdowns. Throughout his remaining season at USC, he handed for 3,207 yards and 34 touchdowns because the Trojans posted a 12-1 document and received the Rose Bowl.
Regardless of objections from then-USC coach Pete Carroll, Sanchez left faculty early to enter the NFL draft. He was chosen by the Jets with the No. 5 choose and went on to play eight NFL seasons, posting a 37-36 document as a starter.
He spent 4 seasons with the Jets, beginning every of his 62 video games whereas throwing for 12,092 yards and 68 touchdowns with 69 interceptions. The Jets misplaced within the AFC championship in every of Sanchez’s first two years within the league.
Sanchez additionally appeared in video games with Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington. He completed his enjoying profession with 15,357 yards passing, 86 TD passes and 89 interceptions.
The Jets and several other of Sanchez’s former teammates posted message of assist on social media on Saturday.
“Sending our ideas and like to Mark Sanchez and his household. Hoping for a speedy restoration, 6,” the Jets stated, utilizing Sanchez’s former jersey quantity.
“Ship prayers up for my former teammate mark.. sucks a lot to see this,” Kerry Rhodes wrote.
“So unhappy. Pray for his restoration,” Nick Mangold wrote.
Related Press contributed to this report.
