Mark Sanchez, the former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst, was reportedly involved in a late-night altercation just hours before he was scheduled to cover the Indianapolis Colts vs. Las Vegas Raiders Week 5 game. He was injured during the incident and treated for stab wounds. Now, there’s a major update.

As reported by TMZ, Sanchez has been released from the hospital and is being transferred to jail. The 38-year-old, was discharged from the hospital on Sunday morning after receiving treatment for stab wounds to the chest, which he allegedly sustained during a Friday night incident in downtown Indianapolis.

According to reports, the incident took place in an alley near a hotel loading dock, where Sanchez was pepper-sprayed and stabbed during a confrontation with a 69-year-old truck driver.

As per multiple reports, the authorities charged the analyst with three misdemeanor charges, including battery with injury, public intoxication, and unlawful entry of a vehicle, which were filed by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office on Sunday morning. His initial court hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, with the bond fixed at $300.

“This incident should never have happened,” Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears said in a statement on Sunday. “What began as a disagreement between a 38-year-old former professional athlete and a 69-year-old man should not have escalated into violence or left anyone seriously injured. As with any case, we will follow the facts and the law wherever they lead.”

According to the affidavit, Mark Sanchez allegedly confronted a 69-year-old truck driver near a hotel loading dock in downtown Indianapolis. The situation escalated, and the driver, fearing for his safety, reportedly used pepper spray on Sanchez before the altercation turned violent. As per several reports, the driver then stabbed the analyst multiple times. Police filed complaints against both individuals involved in the incident.

While it remains unclear how long Mark Sanchez may remain in custody, one thing is certain: Fox had to make some changes in the broadcasting booth in his absence.

Fox made a last-minute switch after Mark Sanchez incident

After retiring from his NFL career as a quarterback, Mark Sanchez made a smooth transition into broadcasting. He joined Fox Sports as an analyst in 2021 and was set to return to the booth this season, until an incident on Saturday in downtown Indianapolis changed those plans.

With Sanchez sidelined, Fox Sports quickly adjusted its lineup for Sunday’s Colts vs. Raiders game. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Chris Myers took over play-by-play duties, while Brady Quinn stepped in as analyst. The last-minute reshuffle kept the broadcast running smoothly, though many fans and insiders expressed concern over Sanchez’s condition and the legal situation surrounding the incident.

As for the game itself, Daniel Jones led the Colts to a dominant 40-6 victory over the Raiders, marking their fourth win of the season. The quarterback completed 20 of 29 passes for 212 yards and threw two touchdowns, continuing his efficient run under center.

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With Mark Sanchez recovering from injuries and facing legal proceedings, it’s currently unclear when, or if, he’ll return to the broadcast booth.