Mark Sanchez, the former NFL quarterback turned Fox Sports announcer, has been released from the hospital, according to TMZ Sports.
The former USC Trojans great, who was taken in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, was in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Colts vs. Raiders game this weekend. However, Sanchez was stabbed – and later arrested – for an alleged incident outside of his hotel building.
According to TMZ Sports, Sanchez has been released from the hospital, but he’s now being processed into jail.
Mark Sanchez is out of the hospital…but bad news still awaits for him.
TMZ Sports is reporting that the 38-year-old NFL announcer, who played in the league for 10 seasons, has been released from the hospital, though he is now being processed into jail. Sanchez, who starred collegiately at USC, has been arrested on charges of battery resulting in injury, public intoxication and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.
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“Sources with knowledge tell TMZ … the NFL commentator was released from the hospital earlier Sunday — a little more than 24 hours after he was stabbed in downtown Indianapolis,” TMZ Sports reported.
“We’re told they’re booking him through the jail … though his cash bond has already been paid by California attorney Nick Sanchez.”
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 21: Fox TV analyst Mark Sanchez looks on prior to the game between the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 21, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)Mitchell Leff/Getty Images
What really happened in Indianapolis?
What led to Mark Sanchez being stabbed and later arrested at the hospital this weekend?
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The Associated Press obtained footage from security cameras, which paints a picture regarding what happened.
“Based on hotel video footage of the altercation early Saturday and the driver’s statement to police, a police affidavit alleges that Sanchez, smelling of alcohol, accosted the driver of a box truck that backed into a hotel’s loading docks, leading to a confrontation outside the vehicle that prompted the driver to defensively pull out a knife,” the AP wrote.
“Sanchez was hospitalized with stab wounds to his upper right torso, the affidavit signed by a police detective said. Sanchez remained hospitalized early Sunday, according to police. The truck driver, identified as P.T., had a cut to his left cheek, it said.”
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Sanchez missed Sunday’s game in Indianapolis, as former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn took his place.
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Oct 5, 2025, where it first appeared in the Sports Media section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.