By Joseph Tanfani
(Reuters) -Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with stab wounds suffered in a fight in Indianapolis early on Saturday shortly after midnight, police and the TV network said.
A statement from Indianapolis police said two men were in a “physical disturbance” in downtown Indianapolis around 12:30 a.m., with one receiving stab wounds and the other cuts. While the statement did not identify either man, a statement from Fox Sports said Sanchez was in stable condition in hospital.
Police said the fight was “an isolated incident between the two men and not a random act of violence.” The other man’s name was not released. Indianapolis police do not identify victims or suspects “unless the suspect is arrested, charged or being sought,” the statement said.
The case will be presented to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office to decide whether anyone should face charges, the police statement said. The prosecutor’s office did immediately return a request for comment.
Sanchez, 38, played 10 seasons in the NFL, starting with the New York Jets for five years before short stints with several other franchises. He has not played in the National Football League since 2018.
He was slated to cover the Sunday game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Fox Sports. “We are deeply grateful to the medical team for their exceptional care and support,” the network said in a statement posted on X.
“Sending our thoughts and love to Mark Sanchez and his family. Hoping for a speedy recovery, 6,” said the Jets, referencing his jersey number.
(Editing by Rod Nickel)
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