Mark Sanchez Arrested After Indianapolis Stabbing

Former NFL quarterback and FOX analyst Mark Sanchez was stabbed in downtown Indianapolis on Oct. 4 and hospitalized; he was initially reported in critical condition but FOX later described him as stable. Indianapolis police arrested Sanchez at the hospital and preliminarily charged him with three misdemeanors — battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication — though he has not been booked while the Marion County Prosecutor reviews the case. Police and local reports say the altercation involved two non-residents, detectives reviewed video, and the other man told police he stabbed Sanchez in self-defense after Sanchez allegedly became aggressive, used pepper spray and confronted the man over a parking/delivery dispute. FOX confirmed Sanchez was in Indianapolis to work the Colts–Raiders broadcast and is expected to be replaced; the network and his family have asked for privacy and thanked medical staff. Police say all parties have been identified, no further arrests are expected, and the investigation is ongoing; Sanchez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.