‘Who stabbed Mark Sanchez?’: Ex-Jets QB in stable condition; fans furious over Indianapolis attack

Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed in Indianapolis on Saturday morning

Published on: Oct 5, 2025, 24:00:26 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed in Indianapolis on Saturday morning, TMZ Sports first reported. The 38-year-old was reportedly in the city for Fox Sports' broadcast for the upcoming Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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In a statement, Fox Sports confirmed that Sanchez was attacked and is in ‘stable condition’.

“Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition. 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 outlet's PR team wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

'Who stabbed Mark Sanchez?'

Meanwhile, several social media users were furious over the attack in Indianapolis. Some of them asked, ‘Who stabbed Sanchez?’

“Why the hell would someone stab Mark Sanchez?” one person tweeted.

“Who stabbed Mark Sanchez and why. Hope he recovers in time,” another fan added.

“Stable condition is certainly good news. Hoping for the best for Mark Sanchez here,” a third person wrote.

The suspect has not been identified yet. As per reports, they have been arrested. TMZ reported that police received a call around 12:30 AM Saturday morning to a street in downtown Indianapolis for two injured people.

It is unclear what led to the attack.

Sanchez played as quarterback for The New York Jets (2009 to 2013), the Philadelphia Eagles (2014 to 2015), the Dallas Cowboys (2016), the Chicago Bears (2017) and the Washington Redskins (2018). His career spanned 10 years.

In July 2019, he announced his retirement and has since worked with ESPN and Fox's broadcast teams.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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