Fox Sports hosts address Mark Sanchez stabbing, arrest on NFL broadcasts
Fox Sports’ NFL crew briefly spoke out Sunday on colleague Mark Sanchez’s stabbing and subsequent arrest in Indianapolis this weekend.
Charissa Thompson, host of “Fox NFL Kickoff,” addressed viewers solo Sunday morning, stating, “Friday night in Indianapolis, one of our team members, Mark Sanchez, was involved in an incident that we are still trying to wrap our heads around, and at this time, our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, his family, and all of those involved.”
🎬 Get Free Netflix Logins
Claim your free working Netflix accounts for streaming in HD! Limited slots available for active users only.
- No subscription required
- Works on mobile, PC & smart TV
- Updated login details daily
That message was echoed later in the broadcast by “Fox NFL Sunday” host Curt Menefee, reiterating that the matter is something “we’re all still trying to wrap our heads around.”
Sanchez, 38, was involved in a late-night altercation Friday outside a bar in Indianapolis, where he was slated to call Sunday’s game between the Colts and Raiders.
The former NFL quarterback was stabbed in the chest during a spat with a 69-year-old man, who claimed he acted in self-defense and alleged Sanchez was the aggressor, according to Fox 59/CBS4.
Sanchez was said to have been “acting erratically” prior to the incident, “doing wind sprints in the alley before the stabbing occurred,” a source told the local outlet.
He was hospitalized and charged later in the day with misdemeanor counts of battery with injury, public intoxication and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.
As of Saturday evening, Sanchez remained hospitalized.
The Jets’ fifth overall pick out of USC in 2009, Sanchez played for the Jets for five seasons before bouncing around the league for the remainder of his career. He spent his final NFL season with Washington in 2018.
Three years later, Sanchez joined Fox Sports as a game analyst.
Brady Quinn, a former quarterback of the Browns, is replacing Sanchez on Sunday’s call.
Sanchez has been married to actress Perry Mattfeld since 2023.
Let’s be honest—no matter how stressful the day gets, a good viral video can instantly lift your mood. Whether it’s a funny pet doing something silly, a heartwarming moment between strangers, or a wild dance challenge, viral videos are what keep the internet fun and alive.