Ex-NFL star Mark Sanchez in critical condition after being stabbed | NFL | Sport
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, now a commentator, is battling for his life after being stabbed hours before being due to commentate on a game. Sanchez, 38, who had an illustrious 10-year career in the NFL playing for teams such as the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins, transitioned into commentating after his retirement.
He was set to be in the commentary booth over the weekend when police received a distress call around 12.30am on Saturday from a street in Indianapolis. TMZ reports that two individuals were found injured at the scene, including Sanchez, who was swiftly transported to a local hospital where he remains in a critical yet stable condition.
Sanchez was set to provide commentary on the Indianapolis Colts’ match against the Las Vegas Raiders for FOX Sports.
“Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition,” FOX Sports announced in a statement on social media on Saturday afternoon.
“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.”
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed their response to a “disturbance in an alley” where one individual had been stabbed and another injured.
The incident is thought to have taken place outside a pub near West Washington Street and North Senate Avenue. It has been reported in the US that a suspect has been apprehended.
Sanchez, a popular figure, is perhaps best known for the notorious “butt fumble”. This occurred during a game against the Patriots when Sanchez collided with the backside of his team-mate Brandon Moore, resulting in a fumble that was returned for a touchdown.
This incident is frequently referred to as one of the most disastrous plays in NFL history.
