Mark Sanchez, a former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst, was hospitalized in stable condition following an apparent stabbing in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday morning.
The 38-year-old was in the city to provide commentary for the upcoming Raiders-Colts game.
Indianapolis police investigated a confrontation around 12:30 a.m. between two non-local men in the Wholesale District near the Indiana statehouse.
One man sustained stab wounds and required hospitalization, while the other received treatment for lacerations.
Authorities reviewed video footage and described the event as an isolated incident, not a random act of violence.
The case will be forwarded to the Marion County prosecutor's office for potential charges.
Fox Sports confirmed Sanchez's stable condition and expressed gratitude to the medical team.
The network requested privacy for Sanchez and his family during recovery.
Sanchez, a Long Beach native, starred at the University of Southern California, leading the Trojans to a 12-1 record in his junior year with 3,207 passing yards and 34 touchdowns, including a Rose Bowl victory over Penn State.
Drafted fifth overall by the New York Jets in 2009, he started 62 games over four seasons, passing for 12,092 yards, 68 touchdowns, and 69 interceptions. The Jets reached the AFC championship in his first two years.
He later played for Philadelphia, Dallas, and Washington, concluding his 10-year career with 15,357 passing yards, 86 touchdowns, and 89 interceptions.
Sanchez retired after the 2018 season and joined Fox Sports as a game analyst in 2021, following stints at ABC and ESPN.
The New York Jets and former teammates shared messages of support on social media, wishing Sanchez a speedy recovery.