Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez arrested over stabbing incident.

A terrible incident has unfolded this weekend and the narrative around the incident has taken a rather drastic turn.

On Saturday, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released an official statement describing a stabbing incident that had occurred under their jurisdiction, one that is believed to have occurred in the very early hours of Saturday morning.

IMPD is investigating a physical disturbance that happened near Senate Avenue and West Washington Street on October 4, 2025, around 12:30 a.m. The incident involved two adult males, resulting in one man receiving lacerations and the other sustaining injuries consistent with stab wounds. Detectives believe this was an isolated incident between the two men and not a random act of violence.

Both individuals, who are not local residents, have been identified. IMPD Aggravated Assault detectives are continuing the investigation and have reviewed video footage of the incident. Both men received medical treatment. The man with the apparent stab wounds remains hospitalized in stable condition.

The case will be presented to the Marion County Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision.

It is the practice of the IMPD Public Affairs Office to not identify victims or suspects in incidents, unless the suspect is arrested, charged, or being sought.

One of the individuals in the incident was quickly identified as former National Football League quarterback turned NFL analyst Mark Sanchez, with most appearing to assume that Sanchez was the victim in this case. In fact Fox Sports, Sanchez's current employer, released a statement upon learning of the incident:

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

Now however this story has taken a rather shocking twist courtesy of a second update from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department who have now confirmed that Sanchez has been placed under arrest for his role in the incident.

UPDATE #1 - After further investigation and following consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, IMPD arrested 38-year-old Mark Sanchez for his alleged role in this incident. Sanchez was arrested at the hospital for battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication, all which are misdemeanors. All involved parties have been identified, and no further individuals are being sought by detectives.

Sanchez is still in the hospital and has not been booked into the Adult Detention Center.

The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will make the final charging decision. An arrest is merely an accusation, and Sanchez should be considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

IMPD does not release probable cause affidavits. Those must be obtained from the Marion County Prosecutor's Office or Marion County Clerk's Office.

It now looks like Sanchez may be in serious trouble following the incident but given how quickly this story has been turned on its head I wouldn't rush to any conclusions just yet.