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Former Cowboys QB on Life Support After Being Stabbed in Indianapolis

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Mark Sanchez is currently on life support after being stabbed during a violent altercation early Saturday morning in downtown Indianapolis, according to Fox Sports.

Police responded to a call around 12:30 a.m. reporting two victims at the scene. One of them was later identified as Sanchez, who was found with multiple stab wounds and rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

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A spokesperson for Fox Sports, where Sanchez now works as a broadcaster, confirmed that he remains hospitalized:

“Mark is in critical but stable condition and is receiving intensive care. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. We ask for privacy during this difficult time.”

Sanchez had been in Indianapolis preparing to call Sunday’s Colts vs. Raiders game for FOX. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police have not yet made any arrests as the investigation continues.

Before transitioning to broadcasting, Sanchez spent time with the Dallas Cowboys during the 2016 season, serving as a veteran backup to rookie quarterback Dak Prescott and providing valuable leadership in the QB room. Though he appeared in only a handful of games, teammates and coaches credited him for his professionalism, mentorship, and locker room presence during the Cowboys’ 13–3 season that year.

Drafted 5th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, Sanchez played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Jets, Eagles, Cowboys, and Washington. Known for his charisma and media presence, he was one of the league’s more recognizable personalities, often appearing in national commercials and entertainment segments.

The NFL community has since flooded social media with messages of support under the hashtag #PrayForMarkSanchez, as former teammates, fans, and colleagues express concern and hope for his recovery.

As of Saturday night, Sanchez remains in intensive care, fighting for his life after the tragic Indianapolis incident.

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