Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is in a secure situation in hospital after being stabbed in Indianapolis, and has been arrested for his function within the incident.

The 38-year-old American, who was the fifth total choose within the 2009 NFL Draft for the New York Jets, was in Indianapolis to commentate on Sunday’s recreation between the Colts and the Las Vegas Raiders for Fox Sports activities.

In an announcement on Saturday, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Division mentioned it was investigating a “bodily disturbance” involving two grownup males “leading to one man receiving lacerations and the opposite sustaining accidents per stab wounds”.

In a second assertion, police mentioned Sanchez remained in hospital however had been arrested for “battery with harm, illegal entry of a motorcar and public intoxication”.

Fox Sports activities mentioned: “Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is presently recovering within the hospital in secure situation.

“We’re deeply grateful to the medical staff for his or her distinctive care and help. Our ideas and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that everybody please respect his and his household’s privateness throughout this time.”

In a submit on X, the New York Jets mentioned: “Sending our ideas and like to Mark Sanchez and his household. Hoping for a speedy restoration, 6.”

In his 5 seasons with the Jets, the place he wore the quantity six, Sanchez guided them to 2 consecutive AFC Championship Sport appearances.

Throughout his 10-year profession – which additionally included spells on the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders – he threw for 15,357 yards with 86 touchdowns and 89 interceptions.

After retiring in 2019, he began a broadcasting profession with ESPN earlier than shifting to Fox two years later.