Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports.
Authorities say police responded to an emergency call around 12:30 a.m. regarding two injured individuals. One of them was identified as Sanchez, a 38-year-old ex-NFL star and current FOX Sports analyst. Witnesses say Sanchez was found with severe injuries and immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Details surrounding the violent incident are still unclear. Police have not yet released information on possible suspects or motives. Sanchez had traveled to Indianapolis for his broadcasting assignment with FOX Sports, where he was scheduled to cover Sunday’s Colts vs. Raiders matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Sanchez, once a first-round draft pick, is a well-known figure in the NFL world, making this incident a shocking and concerning development for fans and colleagues alike.
