Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was attacked in downtown Indianapolis in the early hours of Saturday morning and has been sent to the hospital. According to a report by TMZ, the former star quarterback is currently in critical condition in a stabbing incident.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released a report on Saturday that police officers responded to a “disturbance in an alley” call around 12:30 AM local time on Saturday. One person was reportedly stabbed and another one was injured, with the incident happening outside a pub near West Washington Street and North Senate Avenue, reports indicate.
A suspect has already been detained, though Sanchez is currently battling for his life at a local hospital. He was reportedly in Indianapolis because of his role as a football analyst for Fox Sports. He was there to cover the upcoming Colts vs. Raiders game at Lucas Oil Stadium, but he may not be working during that matchup.
Investigations are still ongoing, and officials have not yet released any further details on the attack or the suspect. Fox Sports has released a statement following the attack:
“Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition,” the statement read. “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.”
Who is Mark Sanchez?
Mark Sanchez is best known for his 10 years playing as a quarterback in the NFL. He spent the longest time with the New York Jets, from 2009-2013, but also has had stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins, before their name change to the Commanders.
A California native, he played for the USC Trojans in college and was selected as the No. 5 overall pick during the 1st round of the 2009 NFL draft.
Who is Mark Sanchez’s Wife?
Mark Sanchez is married to actress Perry Mattfeld, known for her role in CW’s “In the Dark” and Peacock’s “Long Bright River.” She is a known football fan who has admitted in various interviews that she is quite passionate about football. She also stars in the new sports comedy series, “Chad Powers.”
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