Former quarterback Mark Sanchez ‘stabbed’

Mark Sanchez was in Indianapolis to commentate on Sunday's game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts - AP/Kyusung Gong

Former quarterback and American Football commentator Mark Sanchez was reportedly stabbed in an overnight altercation in Indianapolis and was hospitalised on Saturday.

Sanchez, who was in the city to commentate on Sunday's game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts, was in stable condition, Fox Sports said on social media.

Indianapolis police released a statement that didn't identify Sanchez but said they were investigating a confrontation that occurred around 12:30 am on Saturday between two men, one of whom was hospitalised with stab wounds.

The other man reportedly received treatment for lacerations, police said. Detectives had reviewed video footage of the confrontation, which police said occurred in the popular Wholesale District, next to the Indiana statehouse.

Police said the case would be given to the Marion County prosecutor's office to decide on charges. The Associated Press reported they had made an approach for comment but that office did not immediately respond to an enquiry.

Police said neither man was a local resident and called it an isolated incident between the two men and not a random act of violence".

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," Fox Sports said.

Sanchez played 62 times for the New York Jets throwing for 68 touchdowns - AP/Wade Payne

Sanchez had a 10-year NFL career before retiring in 2019. He appeared on ABC and ESPN for two years before joining Fox Sports as a game analyst in 2021.

The 38-year-old from California was selected by the New York Jets with the fifth pick in the 2009 NFL draft.

He spent four seasons with the Jets, starting each of his 62 games while throwing for 12,092 yards and 68 touchdowns with 69 interceptions.

Sanchez also appeared in games with Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington. He finished his playing career with 15,357 yards passing, 86 touchdown passes and 89 interceptions.

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