Former NFL QB Mark Sanchez, married to Perry Mattfeld, injured in altercation; previously arrested in 2006.
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Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was hospitalized on October 4, 2025, following an altercation in Indianapolis. The incident reportedly escalated over a parking dispute, leading a 69-year-old food delivery driver to use pepper spray and subsequently stab Sanchez in self-defense.
Both individuals sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Sanchez remains in stable condition and has not been booked into the Adult Detention Center, the IMPD said on X.
Fox Sports issued an official statement regarding 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.”
“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,” the IMPD said.
Mark Sanchez is married to actress Perry Mattfeld, best known for her roles in Shameless and In the Dark. The couple tied the knot on May 28, 2023, in a romantic ceremony at a 16th-century colonial monastery in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Mark Sanchez published a post on Instagram on 10 June 2025, ” Still on Cloud 9… had an absolute blast celebrating @perrymattfeld at HER wedding 😂 ❤️.”
The couple has three children together, including twin daughters born in the spring of 2025, and they continue to prioritize family life alongside their professional commitments.
Sanchez, born on November 11, 1986, in Long Beach, California, rose to fame as the starting quarterback for the New York Jets in the NFL after being drafted fifth overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. Known for his mobility and strong arm, he led the Jets to consecutive AFC Championship games in 2009 and 2010. After his NFL career, he transitioned to sports broadcasting and became a Fox Sports analyst, covering NFL games while remaining active in the football community.
In April 2006, while he was a freshman at the University of Southern California (USC), Sanchez was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He was released the following day, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office ultimately decided not to file charges. However, USC suspended him for underage drinking and using a false ID on the night of the incident.
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